With Jim Jordan as leader, House GOP signals it's ready to fight
Summary
House Republicans selected Rep. Jim Jordan of Ohio to lead their party in the next Congress, signaling a combative approach after the party lost more than 40 seats in the midterm elections. Jordan is known for forceful hearings and ties to the House Freedom Caucus, but he has not been the primary sponsor of a bill that passed the House.Key Facts
- Jordan is a founding member of the conservative House Freedom Caucus.
- He built his profile as the top Republican on the House Judiciary Committee, where he defended President Donald Trump during the first impeachment inquiry.
- Several Republican lawmakers said Jordan can communicate effectively and unite the party’s factions.
- Jordan ran unsuccessfully for speaker in 2018 and was among the candidates who failed to replace Kevin McCarthy in 2023.
- Republicans chose Jordan over current Majority Leader Steve Scalise for the leadership role, according to Rep. Ralph Norman.
- Democrats are expected to hold a nearly 90-seat margin in the House, limiting the ability of bills backed only by Republicans to pass.
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