House Republicans have strayed from the former President Donald Trump's stance, electing to dismiss his urging for a potential government shutdown if a proof-of-citizenship voting bill is not passed into law. The proposal that combined a six-month continuing resolution (CR) with the voting bill was thwarted by a group of Republicans, going against Speaker Mike Johnson's funding strategy. Speaker Johnson is now planning a vote on a "clean" three-month stopgap funding bill, which has the support of rank-and-file Republicans who are hesitant to comply with Trump's request.

While many Republicans support the voting bill, they worry that pushing the issue to the extent of causing a government shutdown could backfire on the party. Concerns have been raised about the impact on national security and the perception among allies and enemies. The House GOP's reluctance to align with Trump's shutdown proposal stems from the belief that it may not be advantageous, especially with the November election approaching and the party's aim to retain the majority and potentially win the White House.

Former President Trump has continuously urged House Republicans to link government funding with a voting bill focusing on election security. However, his high-pressure stance clashed with GOP lawmakers' strategies, as they recognized the limitations of the proposed CR-plus-SAVE Act and the unlikelihood of Senate and White House approval. Despite Trump's assertions that Republicans should stand firm against a continuing resolution without the SAVE Act in place, many in the party disagree with his approach, asserting that a government shutdown would not serve their goals. House Republicans are now shifting towards a short-term stopgap plan until December as an alternative to Trump's proposition.