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House Republicans have elected Rep. Mike Johnson, R-La., to be the next speaker. He will take office with just over three weeks before government funding expires on Nov. 17.
Johnson, R-La., was the first of four GOP nominees who could secure enough support from within his party to win a majority of votes on the House floor.
Democrats note that Jordan has never voted in favor of a Farm Bill.
U.S. Rep. Jim Jordan was opposed by 22 Republicans, two more than he lost in first round voting the day before.
He was opposed by 22 Republicans, two more than he lost in first round voting the day before, but vowed to keep going. "We'll keep talking to members, keep working on it."