House GOP passes blueprint for reconciliation 3.0
Summary
House Republicans narrowly passed a budget plan to begin work on a $95 billion package called reconciliation 3.0. The package includes funding for the Iran war, farm aid, and incentives for states to adopt parts of the SAVE America Act but faces challenges in both the House and Senate.Key Facts
- The House passed the budget framework by a close vote of 216-214.
- Two House Republicans and one Independent voted against the measure, along with all Democrats.
- The $95 billion package includes $73 billion for the Iran war, $12 billion for farm aid, and $10 billion to encourage states to adopt parts of the SAVE America Act.
- President Donald Trump urged House Republicans to support the budget resolution.
- Some conservatives oppose the package’s grant program to states for voter ID laws, calling for stronger enforcement instead.
- Senate Republicans warn that including the full SAVE Act would likely fail Senate rules for reconciliation bills.
- Senate Majority Leader John Thune said the reconciliation plan faces difficult approval and may be a backup option to prevent a government shutdown.
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