Rep. Jim Jordan of Ohio at a press conference before the 3rd vote on his speakership bid on Friday.
Rep. Jim Jordan of Ohio at a press conference before the 3rd vote on his speakership bid on Friday.
  • Jim Jordan hemorrhaged even more votes during the third vote on his speakership bid on Friday.
  • It's the lowest percentage of votes for the majority party's nominee since 1859.
  • Here are the 25 Republicans who voted against him this time.

Believe it or not, Rep. Jim Jordan is still trying to become the next speaker of the House.

The Ohio Republican called a third vote on his speakership bid on Friday, despite all signs pointing to yet another failure — and the likelihood that he would hemorrhage further votes.