The Republican Conference is voting now.  The two candidates for Speaker are Reps. Jim Jordan and Austin Scott.  The four amendments to amend the Conference rules were tabled or withdrawn this morning so a successful candidate will only need to garner a simple majority of the Conference to become Speaker-Designate. It is unclear when House […]

The House Republican Conference convened this morning at 10:00 am.  After making calls last night, Rep. Jim Jordan will officially announce his bid for Speaker and seek the endorsement of the Conference.  Other candidates may also be nominated and considered. The Conference will first deal with four amendments to change conference rules, all relating to the procedure by which […]