Kevin Freking | Associated Press
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The House scheduled a vote Wednesday evening on Speaker Mike Johnson's proposal that links the funding of the federal government for the new budget year with a mandate that states require proof of citizenship when people register to vote.
Johnson pulled the bill from consideration last week because it lacked the votes to pass. He said then he would work over the weekend to build consensus within the Republican ranks. It's unclear whether he was able to do so as some GOP members have concerns about the spending levels in the bill, but Johnson said he...
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