September brings the usual election-year budget drama
Republicans tie CR to noncitizen voting bill
House Republicans unveiled a stopgap government funding plan that ties a noncitizen voting bill to a six-month funding extension, setting the stage for a potential showdown with Senate Democrats ahead of 1 October shutdown deadline, reports Politico. The continuing resolution, presented by Speaker Mike Johnson, would fund the government at current levels through 28 March 2024 and includes $10 billion for FEMA's disaster aid fund and $2 billion for Navy submarines.
The redundant addition of a measure requiring proof of citizenship to vote in federal elections, pushed by former President Trump, is likely to face strong opposition from Senate Democrats. While Johnson calls this a "critically important step," Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer warns it increases the likelihood of a government shutdown.
The plan faces challenges within the GOP, with some conservatives opposing any stopgap measure and moderates concerned about risking a shutdown. The bill's passage remains uncertain as the deadline approaches.
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