Conservative backlash threatens Mike Johnson's Trump-supported plan to prevent government shutdown.

Fiscal hawks within the GOP could derail their leaders' plan to prevent a partial government shutdown.

Mike Johnson, R-La., introduced legislation last week to prolong the current year's government funding until March through a continuing resolution (CR), allowing congressional negotiators additional time to establish the next fiscal year's budgetary priorities.

The Republican-led bill proposes a proof of citizenship requirement for voter registration.

Although former President Donald Trump supported the plan, Johnson has limited margin for error with a narrow House majority of only four votes.

At least four House Republicans are against their leaders' bill, meaning if one more GOP member votes "no," Johnson will require Democratic backing for its approval.

On Monday, Rep. Cory Mills, R-Fla., stated that he, along with Reps. Tim Burchett, R-Tenn., and Thomas Massie, R-Ky., are all in opposition.

"I've made it clear that I'll be a no on the CR," Mills stated. "In my view, this is simply messaging."

Planet Chronicle Digital reached out to Burchett to confirm his stance.

Last week, Massie stated to Planet Chronicle Digital that he believed Johnson should have advocated for a longer CR. As per a bipartisan agreement from the previous year, a CR extending beyond April 30 would result in a 1% reduction in government funding.

Johnson has a 1% cut in law, but he's afraid to set a spending cut deadline. All he needs is a one-year CR to queue it up. When the April 30 deadline arrives, he could even trade the cut for something.

Last week, Rep. Matt Rosendale, R-Mont., stated to Planet Chronicle Digital that he opposes the bill.

The plan may be voted on by lawmakers on Wednesday, but there might be enough opposition to make House GOP leaders cancel the vote.

Earlier this year, five House Democrats voted with Republicans to pass the Safeguarding American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act.

The plan has been opposed by Democratic leaders in the House and Senate, and the White House announced that President Biden would veto it if it reached his desk.

Earlier in the day, Johnson revealed to reporters that he lacked a backup plan in case of unsuccessful outcome.

Johnson stated that there is no alternative option, and this battle is just. It is what the American public expects and deserves.

The possibility of a government shutdown weeks before Election Day could cause moderates concern about losing their seats due to the political fallout.

One Republican told Planet Chronicle Digital last week that "shutting down would mean losing."

Johnson was contacted by Planet Chronicle Digital for comment on the "no" votes.

Planet Chronicle' Tyler Olson contributed to this report.