The U.S. House of Representatives rejected a Republican-led spending plan Wednesday, just days before the September 30 shutdown deadline.
In a 220-202 vote, 14 Republicans joined Democrats in opposing the proposal, which included the controversial SAVE Act.
The plan, championed by House Speaker Mike Johnson, aimed to fund the government for six months but faced opposition from Democrats and some Republicans.
The SAVE Act, requiring proof of citizenship for voter registration, was a key sticking point, with Democrats calling it a partisan measure. With no clear backup plan, a potential government shutdown looms as the deadline approaches.
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