Live: US House holds vote on House Speaker

Watch live as the House is expected to vote on whether to elect Rep. Jim Jordan as the new speaker. It’s been two weeks since the House Republicans ousted Speaker Kevin McCarthy and they have yet to fill the leadership role. Following the failure of Majority Leader Steve Scalise to get the support needed from his own party, it’s now up to the man who came up short against Mr Scalise for the nomination – Rep Jim Jordan – to make an attempt. The House GOP remains divided, with members telling reporters over the weekend that the pressure is mounting on holdouts to support Mr Jordan. Watch more from Independent TV at: Click here to subscribe to The Independent: About The Independent: Making Change Happen. The Independent is the world’s most free-thinking newsbrand, providing global news, commentary and analysis for the independently-minded. Connect with The Independent: Check out our full video catalog: Videos, daily editorial and more: Click here to get the best of The Independent daily: Like The Independent on Facebook: Follow The Independent on Twitter: Follow The Independent on Instagram: Download the iOS & Android app: Help to support truly independent journalism. Every dollar you contribute will directly fund additional special reports and investigations from a free-thinking, award-winning newsroom you can trust - Subscribe to Independent Premium for exclusive content & live events: