House to vote on Speaker Mike Johnson’s funding plan as shutdown looms

Speaker Mike Johnson is pushing for a vote on a six-month stopgap funding bill linked to legislation requiring proof of citizenship to register to vote. However, given the narrow Republican majority in the House and opposition to short-term bills, it is unlikely to pass. The federal government faces a shutdown on October 1 if an agreement is not reached. Johnson is urging his colleagues to prevent non-American citizens from voting, but the package is expected to face opposition in the Senate and a veto threat from President Joe Biden. Democrats and some Republicans are advocating for a shorter-term bill to buy more time for negotiations on funding. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer criticized Johnson’s plan, calling it a no-go in the upper chamber.