Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, fell for a third time Friday in voting for the speaker's gavel, getting 194 votes and needing 215.
Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., received unanimous support from 210 Democrats in attendance, while 25 Republicans voted against Jordan.
With 429 members present and five absences Friday, Jordan would need to reach 215 votes to win the speakers' gavel. There are two Republicans and two Democrats not voting Friday that voted in prior rounds.
