House rejects government funding bill linked to proof of citizenship for new voters

Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) — The House has rejected Speaker Mike Johnson’s bill to temporarily fund the government. The legislation that failed Wednesday would have linked temporary government funding with a mandate that states require proof of citizenship when people register to vote. Democrats overwhelmingly opposed the measure. Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump weighed in again just hours before the vote, seemingly encouraging House Republicans to let a partial government shutdown begin at the end of the month unless they get the proof of citizenship mandate. Lawmakers need to approve a stopgap measure to prevent a partial shutdown when the new fiscal year begins Oct. 1.