House Speaker Johnson's Spending Plan Faces Opposition

House Speaker Mike Johnson is pushing forward with a proposed six-month continuing resolution (CR) aimed at funding the government, which has faced significant opposition from within his own party. At least six House Republicans, including Armed Services Chairman Mike Rogers, have publicly opposed the plan, citing concerns over military readiness and fiscal responsibility. The proposal also includes a controversial SAVE Act requiring proof of citizenship for voter registration, which Democrats have rejected outright. The Biden administration prefers a shorter, two-month extension and highlights the potential negative impacts on funding for the Veterans Affairs Department and Social Security Administration. With a vote scheduled for Wednesday, Johnson's slim majority allows only four defections from GOP members, raising the stakes for the vote. If the CR fails, it's unclear what alternative plans Johnson has, as past attempts at partisan funding measures have met with resistance from Republicans and Democrats alike.