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Speaker Mike Johnson pulled a vote Wednesday on a temporary spending bill that would keep federal agencies and programs funded for six months as it became increasingly clear the measure lacked the support to pass as a potential partial government shutdown looms.

The legislation to continue government funding when the new budget year begins on Oct. 1 includes a requirement that people registering to vote must provide proof of citizenship. Johnson, R-La., signaled that he was not backing off linking the two main pillars of the bill.

“No vote today because we’re in the consensus building business here in Congress. With small majorities, that’s what you do,” Johnson told reporters outside the House chamber. “We’re having thoughtful conversations, family conversations within the Republican conference and I believe we’ll get there.”

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[–] xmunk@sh.itjust.works 42 points 3 months ago (1 children)

It happens constantly because politicians can fight over it and bundle in otherwise unacceptable riders.

Also... they get a lot of talk show booking fees.

[–] Chocrates@lemmy.world 44 points 3 months ago (2 children)

I feel like one party is always the one holding it hostage, and only when their president isn't in charge.

[–] Atom@lemmy.world 56 points 3 months ago (1 children)

That's not fair! The longest shutdown in US history was under Trump when GOP had full control of the government. They'll happily obstruct themselves too.

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/2018%E2%80%932019_United_States_federal_government_shutdown

[–] xmunk@sh.itjust.works 18 points 3 months ago

Oh yea - this is definitely a favorite tactic of the GOP.