Jim Jordan elected House Republican leader after midterm losses

Jordan wins leadership vote

Ohio congressman Jim Jordan defeated Steve Scalise to become the next House Republican leader. The vote occurred at a closed-door meeting and resulted in a score of 106 votes for Jordan against 73 for Scalise. This selection marks a shift after Mike Johnson announced he would not remain as speaker following the party's loss of both chambers. Jordan will lead the conference into the new Congress that begins next year alongside Senate leader John Thune.

Strategy changes after losses

Jordan argued Republicans needed a fresh approach to navigate investigations into President Trump and an ambitious Democratic legislative agenda. He previously served as the first chair of the House Freedom Caucus which he helped found in 2015. Current Speaker Mike Johnson praised Jordan as a mentor who worked alongside him for ten years before stepping down from leadership duties.

Senate leader retains role

John Thune was reelected as Senate Republican leader despite demands for a strategy change after the election losses. He pledged to work with President Trump while opposing Democratic efforts to enact their liberal agenda. Jordan plans to fight for American families and offer more freedom when Democrats propose increased government spending.