McConnell Rips Felon’s “Bad Idea” To Shut Down Govt

September 10, 2024 Infighting Is Funny, Republicans

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) took issue with former President Trump’s call to shut down the federal government later this month unless the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act is included in a stopgap spending bill.

“A government shutdown is always a bad idea — at any time,” McConnell told reporters at the Capitol when asked about his comments.

The leader was also noncommittal on Speaker Mike Johnson’s (R-La.) initial plan to put a continuing resolution (CR) on the floor this week that extends government funding into March and includes the SAVE Act. The attached bill would require proof of citizenship for individuals to register to vote in federal elections.

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