Oklahoma Congressman Running For Speaker Of The House Amid Gridlock

Update | Oklahoma Congressman Among 9 Republicans Running For House Speaker

The number of representatives throwing their hat in the ring for Speaker of the House expanded over the weekend.

Jim Jordan, who lost three votes for Speaker, has pulled out of the race.

Now, Oklahoma Congressman Kevin Hern of Tulsa is running.

He posted to social media that he is looking to be a “different type of leader.”

Hern is among nine candidates looking to lead the House.

Lawmakers who are trying to make headway in issues like the federal budget and aid for Israel and Ukraine are frustrated with the gridlock.

“It’s, I have to say, this is probably one of the most embarrassing things I’ve seen,” said Representative Mike McCaul of Texas. “If we don’t have a Speaker of the House, we can’t govern.”