Speaker Mike Johnson has decided to pull a House floor vote on a short-term government funding bill due to significant defections within his own party. The proposed six-month short-term spending bill, extending into March and including the Save Act, faced challenges as some members of the Republican conference expressed opposition.
The Save Act, aimed at preventing illegal immigrants from voting in U.S. elections, was a contentious issue with Democrats opposing it. Despite efforts to garner support, at least eight Republican members publicly announced their intention to vote against the bill, citing a preference for passing individual spending bills instead.
