House rejects temporary funding bill for US government

The legislation would have linked temporary funding for the federal government with a mandate that states require proof of citizenship when people register to vote

House Speaker Mike Johnson. Picture: J Scott Applewhite/AP

Thu, 19 Sep, 2024 - 02:52

Kevin Freking, Associated Press

The US House of Representatives has rejected Speaker Mike Johnson’s proposal to temporarily fund the government.

The legislation would have linked temporary funding for the federal government with a mandate that states require proof of citizenship when people register to vote.