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Second vote for US House Speaker

Rep. Steny Hoyer (D-MD) talks with reporters en route to the House chamber for a second vote for Speaker of the House. Republicans have nominated Rep. Jim Jordan (R-OH), a hard-liner who did not receive enough support to be elected to the position on the first vote, despite continued opposition within the caucus. The party has to select a new Speaker after Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) was ousted from the job October 3. (Photo by Allison Bailey/NurPhoto)

Photo ID	#10653878
Date Taken	18 October 2023
Location	N/A
Photographer	Allison Bailey/NurPhoto
Category	Politics
Copyright	© 2026 NurPhoto - Allison Bailey/NurPhoto

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