Trump's 11th-hour help puts Johnson within reach of ending shutdown
Summary
President Trump helped secure two votes from Republican holdouts, assisting House Speaker Mike Johnson in moving a government spending bill forward. This aimed to end the government shutdown, with promises made for a Senate vote on the SAVE Act, which deals with voter ID requirements. The bill's passage depended on convincing more Republicans to vote in favor.Key Facts
- President Trump persuaded two Republican representatives to support the spending bill.
- The goal was to end the ongoing government shutdown.
- The two representatives, Anna Paulina Luna and Tim Burchett, received promises related to a voter ID bill.
- House Speaker Mike Johnson believed there were enough votes to pass the first step on Tuesday.
- President Trump made calls to encourage other Republican members to support the bill.
- The SAVE Act would require proof of citizenship for voter registration.
- Johnson faced challenges as the Republican majority in the House became smaller.
- The Freedom Caucus wants involvement in long-term budget negotiations, focusing on priorities like ICE reforms.
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