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Kent Nishimura/Bloomberg via Getty Images(WASHINGTON) The House is expected to cast second-round votes for the next speaker Wednesday morning after Rep. Jim Jordan failed to win the speakership Tuesday when 20 Republicans voted against him. Jordan, a conservative firebrand, staunch Donald Trump loyalist and founding member of the House Freedom Caucus, received his party s nomination last week after House Majority Leader Steve Scalise bowed out of the race. The Ohio congressman now faces an uphill battle in securing the 217 votes he needs to win the gavel. Here s how the news is developing. All times Eastern: Oct 18, 4:53 PM EDT Next House votes happening Thursday afternoon Majority Whip Tom Emmer s office said the House will not take any further votes Wednesday. The next votes are expected Thursday no earlier than 12 p.m., Emmer said. That means the soonest the next speaker vote could happen would be Thursday afternoon. Oct 18, 4:16 PM EDT House will not vote again for speaker

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