Speaker Johnson Drops SAVE Act in Clean Budget Resolution to Fund Government

Sep 22, 2024, 07:24 PM

Speaker Mike Johnson has decided to bring a clean budget resolution, a Continuing Resolution (CR), to the House floor without including the SAVE Act. The SAVE Act is a measure designed to prevent illegal immigrants from voting in federal elections by requiring proof of citizenship for voter registration. This decision has sparked criticism from various quarters, with some accusing Johnson of caving to Democratic pressure and labeling the move as a betrayal. Representative Thomas Massie had previously predicted this outcome, calling it a political stunt. The resolution aims to fund the government.