House Republicans Unveil Bill to Avert Partial Government Shutdown, But Senate Democrats Say it's Nonstarter
House Republicans on Friday unveiled legislation to avoid a partial government shutdown at the end of the month and fund the government until March 28, when a new president and Congress would be able to decide agency spending and priorities for the 2025 fiscal year.
However, Republicans added a contentious immigration issue to the short-term spending bill, requiring states to obtain proof of citizenship, such as a birth certificate or passport, when people register to vote. Inclusion of the citizenship requirement is a nonstarter in the Senate, complicating prospects for the spending bill's passage. Click HERE to read more. https://www.cbsnews.com/news/house-republican-cr-continuing-resolution/