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ABC News caught Jordan moments after he left the House chamber. He made it clear that he's staying in the race for speaker, insisting there will be another vote tonight.

"We thought we were doing well ... that we were in that area or a little more maybe, but we feel confident. We already talked to some members who are going to vote with us on the second ballot," Jordan said as he rushed into an office.

-ABC's Rachel Scott, Lauren Peller, Arthur Jones and John Parkinson

ABC News Political Director Rick Klein and ABC News Deputy Political Director Averi Harper appeared on ABC News Live to discuss what's next after Jordan's failed first bid for the speakership.

Klein said Republicans have a choice to make: hold another round of voting and hope holdouts move toward Jordan, try to draft another candidate who may be able to unite the party or find an "exit ramp" that allows the business of the House to continue under the speaker pro tempore.

Watch their analysis of the speaker race below.

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What happens if Jim Jordan wins the House speakership? ABC News’ Rick Klein and Aver Harper discuss the possible political fallout and policy priorities of Jim Jordan if he becomes House speaker.

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“The House needs a speaker as soon as possible," Russell Dye, a spokesperson for Jordan, said in a statement. "Expect another round of votes today. It’s time for Republicans to come together."

The timing of a second vote, however, remains unclear.

-ABC's Katherine Faulders

McCarthy, the former speaker, attempted to equate Jordan's loss to exactly what happened to him.

"Jordan had just as many votes as I had on the first one. I think the difference here is we have rules so we can sit down, talk to the other members and be able to move forward," McCarthy said.

McCarthy lost 19 Republicans on the first ballot, while Jordan lost 20.

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Jim Jordan fails to secure enough votes for House speaker in first roundDespite winning an internal vote, Jordan failed in securing the 217 votes needed to win the gavel.

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When asked if Jordan should drop out, McCarthy exclaimed: "No! No!"

"I saw the exact same vote that I got when I ran and I became speaker," McCarthy said.

McCarthy said he'll talk to Jordan and help in any way he can. When asked if he thinks Jordan will ultimately get the votes, McCarthy said "yes."

-ABC's Katherine Faulders