US lawmakers on Wednesday (Sep 18) rejected a Republican-backed government funding proposal that would've kept the government running past November's presidential elections.

The bill which was aimed at preventing a government shutdown with a six-month extension of funding, was voted down 220-202 with some Republicans joining Democrats in opposing the measure, as reported.

The Republican plan included the SAVE Act, a controversial measure backed by former President Donald Trump. The act would require proof of citizenship when registering to vote in federal elections, a proposal opposed by the Biden administration, which argues that non citizen voting is already illegal and rare.

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This comes as former US President Donald Trump has called for a forced shutdown unless certain demands are met.

Ahead of the vote, taking to X, the Republican Party presidential candidate rallied fellow Republicans and said: "If Republicans don't get the SAVE Act, and every ounce of it, they should not agree to a Continuing Resolution in any way, shape, or form".

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As per AFP, the government funding is due to expire at the end of September, and with this proposed extension, the deadline shutdown would have been pushed back to March 2025 — when the next US president would've been in the White House.

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A government shutdown in this scenario means the closure of federal services and the furlough of millions of federal workers.&nbsp;

If no agreement is reached, a government shutdown could occur just weeks before the November presidential election.&nbsp;

After the vote, in a statement, House Appropriations Committee ranking member Rosa DeLauro said: "Once again, the House Republican majority has failed at its most basic tasks."

"We have seven legislative days to keep the government open," DeLauro added.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

US lawmakers on Wednesday (Sep 18) rejected a Republican-backed government funding proposal that would've kept the government running past November's presidential elections.

US lawmakers on Wednesday (Sep 18) rejected a Republican-backed government funding proposal that would've kept the government running past November's presidential elections. The bill which was aimed at preventing a government shutdown with a six-month extension of funding, was voted down 220-202 with some Republicans joining Democrats in opposing the measure, as reported. The Republican plan included the SAVE Act, a controversial measure backed by former President Donald Trump. The act would require proof of citizenship when registering to vote in federal elections, a proposal opposed by the Biden administration, which argues that non citizen voting is already illegal and rare. Also read | India abstains on UNGA resolution demanding Israel leave Palestinian territory in a year Trump calls for forced shutdown This comes as former US President Donald Trump has called for a forced shutdown unless certain demands are met. Ahead of the vote, taking to X, the Republican Party presidential candidate rallied fellow Republicans and said: "If Republicans don't get the SAVE Act, and every ounce of it, they should not agree to a Continuing Resolution in any way, shape, or form". Also read | US files $100 mn lawsuit against owner of ship that destroyed Baltimore's key bridge When does the government funding end? As per AFP, the government funding is due to expire at the end of September, and with this proposed extension, the deadline shutdown would have been pushed back to March 2025 — when the next US president would've been in the White House. What does a shutdown mean? A government shutdown in this scenario means the closure of federal services and the furlough of millions of federal workers. If no agreement is reached, a government shutdown could occur just weeks before the November presidential election. After the vote, in a statement, House Appropriations Committee ranking member Rosa DeLauro said: "Once again, the House Republican majority has failed at its most basic tasks." "We have seven legislative days to keep the government open," DeLauro added. (With inputs from agencies)

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