Rep. Chip Roy nominates Jim Jordan for third ballot

BY A STAFF REPORTER: Republican Rep. Chip Roy, who has twice voted against Kevin McCarthy on Tuesday, nominated GOP Rep. Jim Jordan for House speaker. A third vote for House speaker is underway now. “Jim has said that he does not want the nomination,” Roy said, but added that Jordan has a track record that he likes. “This is not personal,” Roy said. “This is about the future of this country.” “I don’t want any more empty promises,” Roy added.