Candidates Focus on Defeating Joe Biden 2024 Elections Messaging Ouster of Kevin McCarthy Successor Selection Process Endorsements Jim Jordan Jockeying for Position Jordan's Potential Loss Speaker Election Dynamics Kevin McCarthy Speaker Responsibilities Caucus Divisions Rule Changes Steve Scalise Conservative Support Voting Results Republican Lawmakers Support McCarthy vs. Scalise McCarthy vs. Jordan Speaker Candidates Rep. Tom Emmer Rep. Jim Jordan Rep. Kevin McCarthy Empowering Interim Speaker Bullying and Harassment Closed-door Meetings Nomination Democratic Party Standby Rep. Gaetz Meeting before Voting Ronna McDaniel Rep. McCarthy