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Oliverson, one of Phelan’s committee chairmen, said the speaker has lost the confidence of the Republican caucus.
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Abbott has so far been silent as Phelan battles for political survival in a tough primary runoff.
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After Rep. Jim Jordan ended his unsuccessful bid, a new field of candidates has flooded the race. Most of them are now backing a pledge aimed at ensuring a House floor vote ends in an elected speaker.