Speaker of the House Mike Johnson's attempt to pass a stopgap funding bill failed, with 14 Republicans joining Democrats in voting against it. The bill included the controversial SAVE Act, targeting non-citizen voting, which lacked sufficient support. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer announced steps to avert a government shutdown, criticizing Johnson's handling of the issue. Schumer is preparing a vote on a temporary funding bill, aiming for a shorter three-month extension, while Johnson prefers a six-month extension. The looming deadline for a government shutdown is September 30, and both chambers are under pressure to find a resolution.