Republicans Choose Jim Jordan to Lead Their Minority in the Next US House of Representatives

Washington, Nov 10 (KUNA) – Republican members of the U.S. House of Representatives elected conservative Representative Jim Jordan in a closed secret ballot today to lead the Republican minority in the next Congress, which will coincide with the final two years of President Donald Trump’s term. The U.S. Fox News network reported that Jordan is considered one of the most prominent Republican members “as one of the most outspoken supporters of President Donald Trump in Washington and will be his foremost defender in Congress next year.” Fox quoted sources present in the voting chamber as saying that Jordan defeated his rival Steve Scalise, receiving 106 votes to Scalise’s 73. Jordan’s victory comes after a historic loss for the Republican Party in the midterm elections held a few days ago, which forced Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson to step down from his position, confirming that he will not seek any other leadership role in the coming two years. (End) R.S.R./S.A.M.