"Jim Jordan Supports Interim Speaker McHenry Amidst Republican Majority Unraveling"

Rep. Jim Jordan, who lost two rounds of votes for the speaker position, will back a plan to temporarily empower interim speaker Patrick McHenry until January, allowing legislative business to continue amidst two wars and a potential government shutdown. Jordan will continue to run for speaker and try to gather more votes, while McHenry serves as interim speaker. However, it is uncertain if Jordan will attempt a third ballot for the speakership. The resolution to empower McHenry may also face opposition from conservatives who view it as a cop-out and a departure from the original purpose of electing a speaker. Democrats have been discussing the McHenry empowerment plan and are seeking assurances on issues such as the certification of the 2020 election and support for the original debt limit deal.