House Republicans to write $95bn bill to fund Iran war and aid farmers
Summary
House Republicans passed a budget resolution to start writing a $95 billion bill. The bill plans to fund U.S. military operations related to the war with Iran, provide aid to farmers, and attempt to impose new voting restrictions. The resolution passed narrowly along party lines and is designed to move through the Senate with special rules.Key Facts
- The House passed the budget resolution by a vote of 216-214, mostly along party lines.
- The bill aims to provide about $73 billion for military spending on the Iran conflict.
- An additional $12 billion is planned to support farmers affected by global impacts and tariffs.
- $10 billion is set aside for voting-related measures, including a bill supported by President Trump that would ban mail-in ballots and require stricter voter ID.
- The Senate may remove voting-related changes because budget reconciliation rules limit what can be included.
- Two Republicans and one independent joined all Democrats in opposing the resolution.
- The House speaker said the bill supports troops, farmers, and election integrity.
- Senate Republican leader John Thune indicated the Senate might delay action on the bill until a government funding deadline approaches.
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