House Speaker Mike Johnson is proceeding with a vote on a six-month GOP government funding plan that includes a controversial requirement for proof of citizenship to vote, despite significant opposition from both Democrats and some Republicans. Critics argue the proposal is likely to fail, as it was previously pulled due to insufficient support, and many GOP members remain opposed. Johnson's strategy appears to be aimed at demonstrating this failure, which could allow him to pivot toward a different plan to prevent a government shutdown at the end of the month. He has insisted that he is not exploring alternative strategies, emphasizing the importance of the current proposal. The funding plan is also seen as a non-starter in the Democratic-controlled Senate, where a clean funding extension is considered the only viable option. As the deadline approaches, Johnson faces mounting pressure from various factions within the Republican Party, including from former President Trump regarding election security issues.