Rep. Jim Jordan (R-OH), who just lost the first ballot for speaker, stands to possibly lose more Republican members on a second ballot if he chooses to bring it to the floor.
Currently, Jordan and his team plan to bring his speakership up for a second vote on Tuesday, even after 20 Republicans voted against him on the floor.
“The House needs a speaker as soon as possible. Expect another round of votes today. It's time for Republicans to come together,” Russell Dye, a spokesman for Jim Jordan, said.
Some members who voted against Jordan on the first ballot have said they plan to support him or are open to supporting him on the second ballot, such as Reps. John James (R-MI) and Doug LaMalfa (R-CA). But others who voted for Jordan on the first ballot are noncommittal about supporting him on future votes.
“I supported him like I said I would on the first one, and if there’s other candidates or other things going on, we’ll go from there,” said Rep. Dave Joyce (R-OH), a centrist who supported Jordan on the first ballot.
Another member who was originally opposed to Jordan but flipped and supported him on the floor, Rep. Vern Buchanan (R-FL), said he was “evaluating” everything right now and would not commit to supporting Jordan again.
Some members who voted against Jordan are dug in and have no plans to switch their votes.
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“That millisecond when anybody tries to intimidate me is the moment that I no longer have the flexibility because I will not be pressured or intimidated,” said Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart (R-FL), who opposed Jordan. “I am where I am. I have no intention of moving. I have been transparent from day one.”
One senior GOP aide said they believe Jordan will gain some votes on the second ballot but will also lose some votes, ultimately resulting in no progress being made.