House GOP advances $95 billion plan to fund Iran war and SAVE America Act
House Republicans utilize budget reconciliation to approve $95 billion package for Iran war, Pentagon, and farm aid, advancing Trump's agenda.
- On Wednesday, the House adopted a $95 billion budget proposal by a 216-214 vote, with all Democrats opposed to the Republican-only measure aimed at funding the Iran war and President Donald Trump's priorities.
- Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth reported the Pentagon is running short of cash, prompting Speaker Mike Johnson to use the budget reconciliation process to bypass the Senate filibuster and advance Trump's agenda.
- The package allocates $60 billion for the Pentagon, $13 billion for national security, $12 billion for farmers, and $10 billion for voting law changes tied to the SAVE America Act. Opponents warn the citizenship requirements could disenfranchise eligible Americans.
- Senate Majority Leader John Thune signaled he may hold the House resolution as a fallback to keep government funded if negotiations fail, though internal GOP division over the lack of offsetting budget cuts complicates the measure's path.
- With current funds expiring Sept 30, Republicans navigate competing demands as some lawmakers argue Congress needs a "much higher level of involvement" in ending the war. The measure's uncertain Senate path reflects deeper divisions over military versus domestic spending priorities.
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Congress is not in a hurry to support additional financing against the backdrop of rising energy prices, which put additional pressure on American consumers.
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WASHINGTON – The U.S. House scrambled to finish its business before it adjourned this week for a long August recess that allows lawmakers to campaign for reelection. In a rush of votes, Republicans made use of their slim majority to steamroll Democrats and pass a number of bills, including one that contained the SAVE America Act. That’s legislation that would require individuals to provide documentary proof of U.S. citizenship — such as a passpo…
House-approved proposal includes resources for armed forces, farmers and electoral changes, but faces doubts before reaching the Senate
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