Maybe Congress Should Have Stayed Home

Punchbowl News: “Led by Speaker Mike Johnson — and under pressure from President Donald Trump — House Republicans drafted a six-month stopgap government funding bill that includes the SAVE Act. The package would require proof of citizenship to vote in federal elections while keeping agencies and departments open through March 28 — early into a potential Trump presidency.”

“But Johnson couldn’t round up enough GOP votes to pass the Republican-drafted bill, so he delayed any floor action. It’s just the latest embarrassing setback on spending for Johnson and top House Republicans dating back to late July.”

“Worse, Johnson didn’t even tell House Appropriations Committee Chair Tom Cole (R-Okla.) that he was postponing the vote.”