U.S. public top options for next Speaker of the House 2023
br> In the weeks following, there have been a number of GOP nominations for speaker including Representatives Steve Scalise, Jim Jordan, and Mike Johnson. In order to secure the position, nominees require all 217 Republican votes. According to an October survey, Jim Jordan, Hakeem Jeffries, and Donald Trump were the most popular picks among Americans for the position. The position does not have to be filled by a member of the House.