Gee, anyone surprised...that SOB!
McConnell opposes efforts to tie proof-of-citizenship voting bill to budget resolution that would avoid gov't shutdown Efforts by the Freedom Caucus to risk a government shutdown in order to pass a voter integrity bill are opposed by Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell's office, according to a report.
Republicans and Democrats will have to come together on a continuing resolution by Sept. 30 in order to avoid a government shutdown, but some Republicans want to tie the motion to a bill requiring proof of citizenship to vote.
'The most imminent threat facing the country, is the integrity of this election cycle.' ................ “I can verify for you that the SAVE Act is a big part of this conversation,” said Johnson.
“And it is not just the Freedom Caucus — it is members across the conference who share the same concern that we do about this," he added. "And we believe it’s one of the — perhaps the most urgent issue, the most imminent threat facing the country, is the integrity of this election cycle.”
However, Axios reported that McConnell's office has cautioned Johnson against including the motion because of the risk that Democrats would respond by adding their own motions to the resolution. Among those might be the John Lewis Voting Rights act, which is being prioritized by Democrats. ....................
https://www.conservativereview.com/mcconnell-opposes-efforts-to-tie-proof-of-citizenship-voting-bill-to-budget-resolution-that-would-avoid-gov-t-shutdown-2669122681.html
