GOP Turncoats: Setback in Speaker Election

Jim Jordan failed to secure the Speakership on the first vote.

Twenty GOP representatives voted against Jim Jordan, a stalwart conservative and founding member of the House Freedom Caucus, in the leadership election on Tuesday.

The twenty representatives, who were expected to support Jordan, instead cast their votes for other candidates, sparking outrage among conservatives and raising questions about party unity.

The twenty GOP representatives who broke ranks are:

1. Don Bacon – Nebraska’s 2nd District
2. Ken Buck – Colorado’s 4th District
3. Lori Chavez-DeRemer – Oregon’s 5th District
4. Anthony D’Esposito – New York’s 4th District
5. Mario Diaz-Balart – Florida’s 26th District
6. Jake Ellzey – Texas’s 6th District
7. Andrew Garbarino – New York’s 2nd District
8. Carlos Gimenez – Florida’s 28th District
9. Tony Gonzales – Texas’s 23rd District
10. Kay Granger – Texas’s 12th District
11. John James – Michigan’s 10th District
12. Mike Kelly – Pennsylvania’s 16th District
13. Jennifer Kiggans – Virginia’s 2nd District
14. Nick LaLota – New York’s 1st District
15. Doug LaMalfa – California’s 1st District
16. Michael Lawler – New York’s 17th District
17. John Rutherford – Florida’s 5th District
18. Victoria Spartz – Indiana’s 5th District
19. Michael Simpson – Idaho’s 2nd District
20. Steve Womack – Arkansas’s 3rd District

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CBS News reported:

1. Rep. Don Bacon was the first to cast a vote for McCarthy.
2. Rep. Ken Buck voted for Emmer.
3. Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer voted for McCarthy.
4. Rep. Anthony D’Esposito voted for Zeldin.
5. Rep. Mario Díaz-Balart voted for Scalise.
6. Rep. Jake Ellzey voted for Garcia.
7. Rep. Andrew Garbarino was the second to vote for Zeldin.
8. Rep. Carlos Giménez voted for McCarthy.
9. Rep. Tony Gonzales voted for Scalise.
10. Rep. Kay Granger voted for Scalise.
11. Rep. John James voted for Cole.
12. Rep. Mike Kelly voted for Scalise.
13. Rep. Jennifer Kiggans voted for McCarthy.
14. Rep. Nick LaLota voted for Zeldin
15. Rep. Doug LaMalfa voted for McCarthy.
16. Rep. Michael Lawler voted for McCarthy.
17. Rep. John Rutherford voted for Scalise.
18. Rep. Michael Simpson voted for Scalise.
19. Rep. Victoria Spartz voted for Massie.
20. Rep. Steve Womack voted for Scalise.

Rep. Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) was absent from the vote.

Five RINOs voted for Kevin McCarthy, four voted for Steve Scalise, and four others voted for other reps.

Call the Congress now!

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via thegatewaypundit