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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Eric Garcia

Jim Jordan loses more votes in second ballot for House speaker

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Rep Jim Jordan failed to become speaker of the US House of Representatives after a second day of votes, as more Republicans joined the initial 20 members of the House GOP conference who initially opposed his nomination.

Mr Jordan, a right-wing firebrand and close ally of former president Donald Trump, failed to gain the necessary 217 votes to become speaker as the House enters its third week without a leader.

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