Johnson is aware he's seven votes short but intends to push forward with his Plan A, which combines a six-month spending stopgap with the SAVE Act, requiring proof of citizenship to register to vote.
Johnson acknowledges there's no Plan B if his initial proposal fails, and while the expectation is a three-month stopgap without conditions, infighting among GOP leadership is anticipated as they face upcoming funding battles.
As November approaches, if Republicans maintain their slim House majority, Johnson will be tasked with negotiating a budget while also campaigning for a speaker role amidst complex vote counting.
With pressure from Trump to bring the SAVE Act to a vote, Johnson may risk pushing a proposal he anticipates will not succeed, while McConnell cautions against a pre-election shutdown.
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