The White House confirmed Monday that President Biden intends to veto a stopgap funding proposal led by Republicans as funding for the federal government expires Sept. 30, when the 2024 fiscal year ends, The Hill reported.
The Biden administration accused House GOP leaders of choosing “brinksmanship” over a bipartisan solution, warning that a shutdown could significantly disrupt essential government services while millions of voters, including in some battleground states, can already cast their votes, according to the Washington Post.
House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., recently unveiled the funding legislation, combining a six-month continuing resolution with the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act. This bill requires proof of citizenship to register to vote. Former President Donald Trump backs this proposal, which is seen as part of a larger Republican effort to tighten voting requirements.
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