Multiple Republicans left the vote on Wednesday saying they’ll still vote for Rep. Jim Jordan, setting up the prospect of Rep. Steve Scalise failing to secure the speakership on a first ballot.
“I’m voting for Jordan,” said Rep. Max Miller (R-Ohio.)
“I’m voting for Jim Jordan on the floor,” said Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-Colo.).
Scalise will need 217 Republicans to back him on the floor if every Democrat votes.