GOP Lawmakers Hold Meeting About Next House Speaker

U.S. Rep. Jim Jordan (R-OH), a candidate to be the next Speaker of the House, departs a House Republican conference meeting at the Capitol October 9, 2023 in Washington, DC.

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House Republicans appear divided on a new speaker. Lawmakers held what was described as an emotional two-hour meeting Monday night over the party's leadership situation after Kevin McCarthy was ousted last week. More meetings are scheduled for this week, while a vote to fill the House speakership could happen as soon as Wednesday. Two candidates have stepped up to fill the role -- Ohio Republican Jim Jordan and House Majority Leader Steve Scalise of Louisiana.