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House Adopts $95 Billion G.O.P. Budget for Iran War
The New York Times • • general
Key Points:
- House Republicans narrowly approved a $95 billion budget plan aimed at funding the war with Iran and imposing new election restrictions demanded by President Trump, passing the measure 216-214.
- The plan includes up to $73 billion for additional military funding, $12 billion for farmers, and $10 billion to enforce new voting restrictions, and is designed as a reconciliation bill to bypass Democratic opposition.
- Despite concerns within their ranks about the cost, scope, and timing of funding an unpopular war before the midterms, almost all Republicans voted in favor, with only two dissenters.
- The budget faces significant challenges in the Senate, where Republican leadership has expressed skepticism about the chamber’s willingness to support the measure.
- Debate in the House focused little on the war with Iran itself, with supporters like Rep. Jodey Arrington framing the budget as necessary support for U.S. troops.
