Republican House leadership removed a provision to extend the number of visas for Afghan allies living in the United States to win support from GOP holdouts on the continuing resolution to fund the government.

The provision would have increased the number of visas for Afghan allies who fought alongside U.S. troops. With a razor-thin House majority, Republicans can only afford to lose one vote to pass the measure, and Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) is already firmly against the bill.

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