The new speaker aims to complete the appropriations process in the next 23 days, which will test his ability to maintain the fragile unity of House Republicans.
After a weekend away from Washington, Republicans expressed optimism on electing a speaker as early as Oct. 24 to end three weeks of inactivity in the House.
Pressure mounts on the deeply divided Republican conference as the House concludes a third week with no leader, unable to conduct the nation’s business.
The Ohio Republican was unable to overcome the ill will generated by 2 weeks of intrigue surrounding the ouster of the former speaker and subsequent infighting
After a failed effort to pause the campaign for the speakership, Rep. Jim Jordan calls Republicans to unify, elect a speaker quickly, and reopen the House.