Overview

• House Speaker Mike Johnson proposes a six-month funding extension linked to the SAVE Act.
• The SAVE Act requires proof of citizenship for voter registration, a contentious issue among lawmakers.
• Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and the White House oppose the SAVE Act, complicating negotiations.
• Some House Republicans worry a shutdown could harm their election prospects.
• Past shutdowns have often seen the GOP blamed, adding to the current political tension.