If Republicans Don't Solve Their Spat, Congress Can't Pass Laws

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🗓️ 18 October 2023

⏱️ 14 minutes

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Summary

Rep. Jim Jordan of Ohio was opposed by twenty of his fellow Republicans in a vote before the full House today, leaving him far short of the support he needs to become Speaker of the House. He's called for another vote tomorrow.

This episode: White House correspondent Asma Khalid, congressional correspondent Deirdre Walsh, and congressional correspondent Claudia Grisales.

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