NEW: GOLeader Kevin McCarthy's defections grow as Rep. ByronDonalds casts vote for Rep. Jim_Jordan
Rep. Byron Donalds joined the 19 GOP lawmakers who voted against McCarthy on the first two ballots, joining conservatives in backing House Judiciary Committee Chairman-elect Jim Jordan .
House Majority Leader-elect Steve Scalise , who is considered a top contender for the gavel if McCarthy can’t get over the finish line, nominated McCarthy, touting the need for the conference to begin work on tackling its legislative agenda.
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