Despite facing opposition from his own party, Speaker Mike Johnson is determined to push forward with his government funding package, which includes tying a funding bill to the SAVE Act that would overhaul voting laws. President Donald Trump has called for a government shutdown if Republicans don’t get assurances on election security, further complicating the situation. However, the strategy is expected to fail in the Democratic-controlled Senate and faces a potential veto threat from the White House.
Many Republicans, including some in the House, are pushing for a “clean” continuing resolution to keep the government funded until December, avoiding a potential showdown over the SAVE Act. Johnson, however, remains committed to his plan and is determined to see it through, despite facing significant opposition from within his own party. Some Republicans in the Senate are also wary of a potential government shutdown so close to the election, fearing it could backfire on the party.
As the situation unfolds, it remains unclear how Johnson and his leadership team plan to get rebellious members back in line and secure enough votes to pass the funding package. With Republicans only able to afford a handful of defections, the outcome of the upcoming vote is uncertain. Ultimately, the decision on whether to move forward with the government funding package tied to the SAVE Act or pursue a cleaner resolution will have significant implications for the party and the country as a whole.
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