Speaker Mike Johnson postponed a vote on a temporary spending bill that would fund federal agencies for six months, citing lack of support as a potential government shutdown looms. The bill includes a provision requiring proof of citizenship for voter registration, a point Johnson is not willing to compromise on.
Congress must pass a stopgap spending bill before Oct. 1 to avoid a shutdown just weeks before the election. The bill, set for a vote, faces strong Democratic opposition and skepticism from some Republicans who find the spending levels excessive.
