Ohio Republican Congressmember Jim Jordan says he believes he has the 217 votes needed to become the next speaker of the House when representatives gather for a floor vote today. With all 212 House Democrats united behind New York Congressmember Hakeem Jeffries, Jordan can only afford to lose four Republicans. Jordan founded the far-right House Freedom Caucus. He currently chairs the House Judiciary Committee. The House remains at an unprecedented standstill while Republicans are unable to agree on a new speaker.