Speaker Johnson Pulls A Vote On A Bill To Avoid A Partial Government Shutdown

WASHINGTON (AP) — Speaker Mike Johnson has pulled a vote on a temporary spending bill that would keep federal agencies and programs funded for six months.

It’s becoming increasingly clear that the measure lacks the support to pass as a potential partial government shutdown looms.

The legislation would require that people registering to vote must provide proof of citizenship.

Johnson is signaling he’s not backing off linking the two main pillars of the bill.

Congress needs to pass a stopgap spending bill before Oct. 1 to avoid a partial government shutdown just weeks before the election.