House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., is facing pushback from within his own caucus over his plan to attach an election integrity measure to a continuing resolution to fund the federal government, the deadline of which is Sept. 30, The Hill reported.
Two House Republicans told The Hill that they won’t vote for the CR-plus-SAVE Act legislation.
Johnson unveiled the plan in a conference call with House Republicans on Wednesday, calling it the only “practical” option and a plan that has “merit,” The Hill reported. His plan would attach the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act as a prerequisite to fund the government. The bill ensures that only U.S. citizens vote in elections by requiring proof of citizenship.
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