Senate watches the House on reconciliation 3.0
Summary
Senate Republicans are considering using a third reconciliation bill to fund the Pentagon’s weapons supplies if the regular budget process fails. President Trump is urging House Republicans to support a budget resolution that would allow this plan, while senators remain divided on using reconciliation.Key Facts
- Senate Republicans see reconciliation 3.0 as a backup plan to fund defense.
- House Speaker Mike Johnson is working to pass a rule, a short-term funding bill, and a budget resolution to enable reconciliation.
- President Trump called on House Republicans to vote yes on the budget resolution.
- Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth will testify about the need for extra funding to replenish weapons.
- Senate Republicans have mixed views; some oppose more reconciliation bills.
- The White House expects Congress to pass a temporary spending bill to avoid a government shutdown.
- Some senators want more defense funding or require that new spending be offset by cuts elsewhere.
- The House plan proposes about $60 billion to replace munitions used in actions against Iran.
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