House Republicans gathered behind closed doors on Thursday in a meeting that members described as a tense airing of grievances. But House Republicans leaving the meeting said the resolution likely did not have a path forward amid widespread opposition within the conference. There was also an emotional and heated discussion over the death threats some Jordan holdouts are facing. After Wednesday’s failed speaker vote, a number of Republicans who oppose Jordan expressed outrage over what they described as a pressure campaign against them by Jordan allies – and made clear they won’t be swayed. Opposition to Jordan grew in between votesDuring the first round of voting, 20 House Republicans voted against Jordan.

Source: CNN October 19, 2023 23:31 UTC