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House Republicans choose Jim Jordan to become minority leader

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House Republicans elected Rep. Jim Jordan of Ohio as their new minority leader on Tuesday following a vote where he received 106 votes compared to Steve Scalise’s 73 votes. The decision came after Mike Johnson stepped down from his leadership role due to the party's losses in the midterms. Jordan is known for his investigative work targeting Democratic lawmakers, distinguishing him from Scalise who had served as Majority Leader and previously supported former Speaker Kevin McCarthy.
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House Republicans elected Jim Jordan as their new minority leader on November 10, 2026, after losing control of Congress following the midterm elections. The vote took place amid calls for fresh leadership, with Jordan defeating Steve Scalise, who had served as House Majority Leader. With Democrats set to take control of both legislative chambers in January, Republicans are preparing to face an expected wave of investigative actions against former President Trump and his allies. Jordan's election reflects a shift towards a more confrontational stance, given his history within the hardline Freedom Caucus and close ties to Trump.

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Jim Jordan Elected House Republican Leader
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House Republicans choose Jim Jordan to become minority leader House Speaker Mike Johnson decided to step down from leadership after the party's loss in the midterms. House Republicans on Tuesday selected Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, to lead Republican lawmakers in the minority in the next Congress.
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House Republicans choose Jim Jordan to become minority leader House Speaker Mike Johnson decided to step down from leadership after the party's loss in the midterms. House Republicans on Tuesday selected Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, to lead Republican lawmakers in the minority in the next Congress. asserted
Republicans → choose → Congress
Members of the conference chose between him and Majority Leader Steve Scalise. asserted
Members → choose → him
The vote was 106 for Jordan and 73 for Scalise, according to Punchbowl News. uncertain
vote → accord → News
House Speaker Mike Johnson decided to step down from leadership after the party's loss in the midterms. asserted
Johnson → decide → midterms
Jordan is best known for his investigations into Democratic lawmakers, while Scalise was Johnson's number two, and previously was former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy's right-hand man. asserted
Scalise → know → lawmakers
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