House GOP advances $95 billion plan to fund Iran war and SAVE America Act
Summary
The House of Representatives passed a Republican plan to spend up to $95 billion on the Iran war, farming aid, and parts of President Trump's SAVE America Act, which includes new voting rules. The measure passed narrowly and now moves to the Senate, where it faces challenges because of Democratic opposition and complex Senate rules.Key Facts
- The House approved a GOP-backed budget resolution 216 to 214.
- The plan includes $60 billion for defense, $13 billion for intelligence, $12 billion for agriculture, and $10 billion for election-related matters.
- The SAVE America Act includes voting requirements like proof of citizenship to register and photo ID to vote.
- Republicans are using a process called reconciliation to pass the bill with a simple Senate majority, avoiding Democratic filibuster.
- Some GOP senators oppose increased Iran war funding without congressional authorization.
- The bill currently has no plan to offset, or pay for, the new spending, causing concern among some conservatives.
- President Trump urged House Republicans to unite behind the plan and fight for it.
- The Senate has stalled on the SAVE America Act for months and may reject parts due to Senate rules against non-budget items in reconciliation bills.
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