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Speaker Mike Johnson is expected to vote on a bill that could end the partial government shutdown, but he will need near-unanimous support from his Republican conference. The measure would fund most of the federal government through September 30 and provide temporary funding for the Department of Homeland Security.
House Majority Leader Steve Scalise acknowledged that not all Republicans are on board with the plan, saying "we always work till the midnight hour to get the votes." However, Trump has expressed his desire to push forward with the bill, stating that he wants to "turn down the volume."
The vote comes after the Senate passed a similar funding package earlier this week. Trump has said he will sign the bill immediately if it passes the House.
However, not all Democrats are expected to support the final bill, and some have already voiced their opposition to certain provisions. Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries stated that his party would not help Republicans pass any legislation they don't want.
The measure includes a provision requiring voters to show proof of citizenship before participating in elections, which has been met with criticism from Democrats. The Brennan Center for Justice has warned that this requirement could lead to voter suppression, particularly among minority communities.
With the Republican majority dwindling, Johnson will have to navigate the delicate balance between his conference's concerns and the President's push for the bill.
Speaker Mike Johnson is expected to vote on a bill that could end the partial government shutdown, but he will need near-unanimous support from his Republican conference. The measure would fund most of the federal government through September 30 and provide temporary funding for the Department of Homeland Security.
House Majority Leader Steve Scalise acknowledged that not all Republicans are on board with the plan, saying "we always work till the midnight hour to get the votes." However, Trump has expressed his desire to push forward with the bill, stating that he wants to "turn down the volume."
The vote comes after the Senate passed a similar funding package earlier this week. Trump has said he will sign the bill immediately if it passes the House.
However, not all Democrats are expected to support the final bill, and some have already voiced their opposition to certain provisions. Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries stated that his party would not help Republicans pass any legislation they don't want.
The measure includes a provision requiring voters to show proof of citizenship before participating in elections, which has been met with criticism from Democrats. The Brennan Center for Justice has warned that this requirement could lead to voter suppression, particularly among minority communities.
With the Republican majority dwindling, Johnson will have to navigate the delicate balance between his conference's concerns and the President's push for the bill.
, but for real tho... it would be super stressful trying to find out if your class is cancelled or not every day 
, and the thought of having to show proof of citizenship to vote is so unfair it's like they're trying to take away our rights 
, and what's with the Republican conference not being on the same page? it's like they can't even agree among themselves lol, and now we have to deal with this all while trying to get our exams done 
. republicans are already having a hard time getting votes, adding in that citizenship requirement is gonna be a major turnoff for dems. and let's be real, trump's not exactly known for his diplomatic skills 
. i'm rooting for speaker johnson to get this done ASAP so we can all move on from this mess. fingers crossed 
This shutdown thing is getting old 
. Trump's pushing hard but it's not like he's got a magic wand 
to fix everything. Speaker Mike Johnson is gonna have to do some serious negotiating 
and convince his reps to get on board. Meanwhile, the Democrats are being super cautious 
and won't let Republicans just steamroll them. They're not backing down on that voter ID thing 
- it's a major red flag 
for minorities. I hope they can find some common ground 
but it's gonna be tough. The clock is ticking 
and if this bill doesn't pass soon, we might see even more shutdowns 
. Fingers crossed 
that they can get something done! 
. And Trump being, well, Trump 
. I'm so here for a smooth government shutdown-free end, though 
. One thing I don't get is why they're pushing this citizenship requirement...it just seems like it's gonna cause more problems than it solves 
I'm low-key hoping Johnson can get his act together and pass something without too many hiccups. Fingers crossed, lol 
. The Brennan Center for Justice is right on it with their warning 
.
. Can't wait to see what happens next! 