Conservative senators are already in open rebellion, and the House Republican leadership reaction has been ferocious.

"There are common sense ideas that can serve us all well, no matter what the country's political differences may be."

"The most popular Republican in the United States Congress was just knifed by secret ballot in a private meeting."

"On the national security front, we have fully constituted committees. Committees can still work, and they are working."

Things are only getting worse for Jim Jordan, who seems to be losing support -- not gaining it -- in his bid to become speaker.

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"It's time to get the House out of this tailspin, come together, and get America back on the right track."

It’s still unclear if Ohio's Jim Jordan can get the votes, so the path forward for the House is uncertain -- at best.

“Maybe we’ll end up with one of the great speakers of all time, in which case Matt Gaetz did us a tremendous favor."

Former Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy believes Steve Scalise of Louisiana faces a "big hill" with his quest to claim the speakership.