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Mike Johnson
Donald Trump wants Republicans to shut down the government if they cant pass legislation to crack down on nonexistent voter fraud.
The Senate minority leader said Republicans would "certainly" get the blame for it.
The legislation was headed for defeat amid opposition from Republicans in the latest embarrassment for Johnson.
Multiple GOP lawmakers told HuffPost that theres not enough time for states to implement the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act.
WHAT'S HAPPENING
The House speakers spending plan lost critical support despite his inclusion of election integrity measures.
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) has attached an election integrity bill to a government funding resolution.
As racist and sexist remarks proliferate on social media, congressional Republicans are walking back certain attacks on Harris.
Election law experts have rejected the Republican House speaker's claim that Democrats would face legal challenges to replacing the president with another nominee.
Johnson went further than Senate GOP leader Mitch McConnell, who said there was need for "new leadership."
The House speaker seemed ill-equipped for a tech problem during the Republican National Convention.