Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy's ouster in October 2023 has set the stage for current House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., to face similar challenges regarding government funding. Johnson is preparing to unveil a plan during a conference-wide call with House Republicans to avoid a potential government shutdown by the end of the fiscal year on Sept. 30.
The proposed plan, supported by former President Donald Trump, involves extending the current fiscal year's government funding levels through March. This extension would be coupled with a GOP bill that mandates proof of citizenship for voter registration. While many conservatives and Trump allies in the House have endorsed the plan, some House Republicans remain hesitant.
