In discussions focused on a short-term spending bill, McConnell’s staff asserted that adding non-citizen voting legislation could backfire, fearing it would provoke Democrats to propose their voting reforms, specifically the John Lewis Voting Rights Act.
McConnell's team warns that using the prospect of a government shutdown for political leverage over spending means opening a door to potentially dangerous political repercussions heading into the elections.
Speaker Mike Johnson shows strong interest in the SAVE Act, which would necessitate proof of citizenship for voter registration, despite challenges in the Senate and opposition from President Biden.
The current GOP strategy emphasizes minimizing political risks by advocating for clean spending bills, amidst pressure from the House Freedom Caucus to pursue more contentious voting legislation.
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