House Speaker Mike Johnson's (R-La.) Plan B for a stopgap federal spending bill is a no go if it still includes a six-month timeframe, according to GOP defense hawks.

“I wouldn't vote for anything that's four months. If it goes past December 31, I’m not voting for it,” House Armed Services Committee Chair Mike Rogers (R-Ala.) told The Hill Wednesday.

House GOP leaders earlier Wednesday pulled their six-month stopgap funding plan hours ahead of a scheduled floor vote amid opposition from defense hawks, hard-line conservatives and moderates.

Johnson appeared ready to press forward with a vote on his funding plan, which links a six-month continuing resolution (CR) with a bill backed by former President Trump that would require proof of citizenship to vote.

But at least 12 Republicans made it known they would not vote for the legislation, including Rogers, sinking the bill’s chances.

Johnson said they’ll delay the vote until next week as they work to “build consensus.”

Now GOP defense hawks, who worry about the impact of not increasing funding........

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