GOP rebellion puts Mike Johnson's spending plan on notice [View all]

Source: Axios

9 hours ago


House Speaker Mike Johnson is on notice he might have to abort his government funding plan.

Why it matters: Johnson has the most at stake if he quickly folds ahead of the Oct. 1 government funding deadline, so he's girding for a tough fight.

At least five GOP lawmakers have indicated they are opposed to Johnson's six-month spending plan.

"I've made it clear to [leadership] that I'll be a 'no' on the CR," said Rep. Cory Mills (R-Fla.).

"No one should worry — I believe we can get this job done," Johnson told Axios' Juliegrace Brufke shortly after arriving at the Capitol today.

But going into Tuesday, Johnson is on course to lose on both GOP priorities for a funding stopgap. Democratic leaders are in no mood to help.

1) The SAVE Act: Johnson's proposal to attach a bill requiring proof of citizenship to register to vote looks like it's in danger.

Axios has asked the five House Democrats who voted for the SAVE Act earlier this year how they plan to vote this time.

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries made clear he views the SAVE Act as a "poison pill" that violates a past spending agreement with Republicans, a source told Axios' Andew Solender.

2) How long to stopgap: Democrats are trying to stay united against Johnson's push to extend government stopgap funding into March 2025, when Republicans could control the Senate.

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