Speaker Johnson takes another crack at spending bill linked to proof of citizenship for new voters

Johnson Takes Another Crack at Government Funding, Though Republicans Could Sink Their Own Bill

One Republican describes Johnson’s plan as ‘failure theater.’

Speaker Johnson takes another crack at spending bill linked to proof of citizenship for new voters

WASHINGTON (AP) — The House is scheduled to vote Wednesday on Speaker Mike Johnson’s proposal that links the funding of the federal government for the new budget year with a mandate that states require proof of citizenship when people register to vote. Johnson pulled the bill from consideration last week and said he would work over the weekend to build consensus for it within the Republican ranks. It’s unclear whether he was able to do so as som…

House to Vote on Controversial Voter Citizenship Proof Requirement

House to Vote on Controversial Voter Citizenship Proof RequirementU.S. House set to vote on government funding bill linking budget to voter citizenship proof mandate. Speaker Johnson pushes for vote amid Republican divisions and Democratic opposition.