House Speaker Mike Johnson halted a six-month stopgap spending bill from going to a vote Wednesday, impacting GOP efforts to rally behind their proposal, which included a voter ID requirement. The bill, released amidst the presidential campaign with a focus on immigration, faced opposition from Democrats, GOP senators, and a Biden administration veto threat. Several House Republicans also expressed dissent towards the legislation.
Johnson stated that discussions will continue over the weekend to find a way forward on the spending bill and voter ID language. He emphasized the importance of funding the government before the new fiscal year starts on Oct. 1 and addressing concerns about non-citizens voting in the upcoming election. Republican nominee Donald Trump urged not to support any spending bill without the voter ID provision.
Connecticut Rep. Rosa DeLauro called for bipartisan negotiations following Johnson’s decision to pull the vote. Johnson emphasized the importance of ensuring only U.S. citizens participate in elections. The focus will remain on consensus-building within the Republican Conference. The situation highlights the ongoing political divide over voting laws and government funding. The future of the spending bill and voter ID provision remains uncertain as lawmakers continue discussions over the weekend.
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Speaker of the U.S. House pulls back proposed spending bill mandating voter ID for registration – Georgia Recorder
