House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries criticized the proposal linking government funding with proof of citizenship for voting, calling it 'unserious and unacceptable.' He insists the appropriations process should conclude within this Congress, free from partisan changes.
Jeffries articulated that 'there is no other viable path forward that protects the health, safety and economic well-being of hardworking American taxpayers,' emphasizing the urgency for consensus on a spending bill to avert a government shutdown.
As lawmakers return from their August recess, they are far from finalizing the 12 annual appropriations bills needed for the upcoming fiscal year. A stopgap measure is essential to prevent a shutdown.
The House bill proposing proof of citizenship for voter registration complicates the funding negotiations. While popular among Republicans, it adds tension to the discussions, especially as it was previously approved by the House.
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