The deal has tentative backing from the White House, but conservatives aren’t backing down. That includes any provisions that contain merely incidental effects on the budget ― like, for example, requiring voter ID or restricting mail-in voting. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) said “no” when asked if the plan, which Senate GOP leadership is discussing, is feasible. The White House has already expressed support for those measures, but some Democrats want them in law. Advertisement“The White House has already agreed with us on some of them.

Source: Huffington Post March 24, 2026 18:48 UTC