The House drama over selecting a new speaker was set to continue Thursday as Judiciary Chairman Jim Jordan worked to salvage his bid after opposition from fellow Republicans grew on Wednesday.
It was unclear what the next steps would be as his opponents dug in while his supporters and allies in outside conservative groups worked to thwart an alternative effort to empower Speaker Pro Tempore Patrick T. McHenry to bring up legislation while the standoff continued.
Twenty-two House Republicans voted against Jordan on Wednesday, up from 20 who opposed him the previous day. Some Republicans said they thought that number could grow on a third vote.