House to vote on bill to prevent shutdown after abandoning Trump election proposal

The House is set to pass a funding bill to prevent a government shutdown next week, stripping out a proposal from Donald Trump that would require proof of citizenship to register to vote. House Republican leaders are relying on Democratic votes to approve the measure, which would fund the government at current levels through December 20 and provide additional funding for the Secret Service. Trump wanted the SAVE Act, which would address election security, included in the bill, but it was removed. Speaker Mike Johnson defended the decision, stating that both he and Trump believe in the importance of election integrity. If passed, the bill would set up another potential shutdown battle in the lame duck session after the election. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer blamed Senate Democrats for not advancing government funding bills for the new fiscal year. Republicans criticized the Senate for failing to act, with some calling for faster action to avoid a government shutdown. Both parties are encouraged to work together to pass the funding bill quickly and avoid any delays.

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