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Rep. Jim Jordan became the new House Republican minority leader after winning a secret-ballot vote over Majority Leader Steve Scalise on Tuesday. With 106 votes compared to Scalise's 73, Jordan will lead the GOP conference for the final two years of the Trump administration following significant Republican losses in the 2026 midterm elections.

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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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Rep. Jim Jordan (R-OH) will lead House Republicans for the final two years of the Trump administration.

2026-11-10 · assertive framing · Jim Jordan beats Steve Scalise to become House minority leader

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2026-11-04 · assertive framing · House GOP faces leadership scramble after midterm romp

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Jordan beat Majority Leader Steve Scalise in a secret-ballot vote for minority leader Tuesday to lead the GOP conference in the 120th Congress following Republicans’ steep 2026 midterm losses.

framing: assertive · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-11-10

Rep. Jim Jordan (R-OH) will lead House Republicans for the final two years of the Trump administration.

2026-11-10 · Washington Examiner

Jim Jordan beats Steve Scalise to become House minority leader · assertive framing

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Rep. Jim Jordan (R-OH) will lead House Republicans for the final two years of the Trump administration. asserted

Jordan → lead → administration

Jordan beat Majority Leader Steve Scalise in a secret-ballot vote for minority leader Tuesday to lead the GOP conference in the 120th Congress following Republicans’ steep 2026 midterm losses. asserted

Jordan → beat → losses

Jordan secured 106 votes to Scalise’s 73. asserted

Jordan → secure → 73

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