GOP Faces Internal Struggle Over Proof-of-Citizenship Voting Bill Amid Shutdown Threat
Republican leaders must navigate conflicting priorities within their party to prevent a government shutdown while addressing election integrity concerns.
- House Freedom Caucus demands inclusion of the SAVE Act in stopgap spending measure.
- Senate GOP leaders worry the bill could jeopardize a funding deal with Democrats.
- Speaker Mike Johnson faces pressure from both hard-line conservatives and party moderates.
- Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell opposes the bill's attachment, fearing it could lead to a shutdown.
- The SAVE Act aims to enforce stricter citizenship verification for voter registration.