Speaker Johnson Pulls Vote on Trump-Backed CR with SAVE Act Amid GOP Opposition

Sep 11, 2024, 11:56 AM

Speaker Mike Johnson has pulled the planned vote on a Continuing Resolution (CR) that included the SAVE Act due to widespread opposition within the Republican Party. The CR aimed to fund the government for six months and included provisions to secure elections. However, significant GOP defections, including from Rep. Cory Mills and other fiscal conservatives, have jeopardized the bill's passage. Johnson has stated that discussions will continue over the weekend to build consensus within the party. The government faces a potential shutdown if a funding bill is not passed by the end of the month. The Trump-backed plan was set for a House-wide vote before being pulled.