Republican Rep. Jim Jordan is pressing ahead with his speaker bid despite facing stiff opposition from within his own party and no clear path to win the gavel.
The House is gearing up for another showdown on the floor Friday with a third speaker vote expected, the latest sign that the Ohio Republican is not backing down even though he lacks the 217 votes needed to secure the speakership. There have been two failed votes so far.
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