House Speaker scours for plan B on budget as shutdown looms
House Speaker Mike Johnson is facing significant GOP opposition to his proposed spending plan, which includes funding the government through 28 March and requiring proof of citizenship to vote. Johnson postponed the vote, seeking to build consensus amid internal criticism from both hard-liners and moderates. Some conservatives accuse the Speaker of staging a “fake” fight only to compromise on a CR later, while centrists question his strategy so close to the election, reports Politico. Discussions have shifted to a shorter CR lasting until December, still including the controversial SAVE Act, to gain more support. Meanwhile, Senate negotiators are drafting their own plan to fund the government through December 13, focusing on completing fiscal 2024 appropriations by year-end.
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