Jordan Picks Up Key Endorsements Ahead Of Speaker Vote

House Judiciary Committee Chair Jim Jordan (R-OH) has picked up the key endorsement of House Armed Services Committee Chair Mike Rogers (R-AL) ahead of a potential speaker vote tomorrow.

• Rogers wrote on X a short time ago: "[Jordan] and I have had two cordial, thoughtful, and productive conversations over the past two days. We agreed on the need for Congress to pass a strong NDAA, appropriations to fund our government's vital functions, and other important legislation like the Farm Bill."
• Rogers: "As a result, I have decided to support Jim Jordan for Speaker of the House on the floor... I have always been a team player and supported what the majority of the Republican Conference agrees to..."
• Rep Ken Calvert (R-CA), a key defence appropriator, followed: "Keeping America safe is my top priority in Congress. …I will be supporting [Jordan] for Speaker on the floor. Let’s get to work."
• If Jordan can reduce opposition to around 15 votes by tomorrow it is likely that pressures from the political will to support Israel and the need to legislation FY24 bills will help Jordan across the line.