House GOP advances $95 billion budget plan to fund Iran conflict and Trump initiatives

House Speaker Mike Johnson is set to push a Republican-only $95 billion budget resolution on Wednesday, aiming to fund the ongoing military actions against Iran and other priorities championed by President Donald Trump. The proposal allocates $60 billion to the Pentagon, $13 billion for additional national-security programs, $12 billion for farm assistance, and $10 billion for voting-law reforms linked to the SAVE America Act.

Republican lawmakers argue the funds are needed to keep the armed forces ready and to support domestic initiatives, while Democrats contend the money should be directed toward domestic needs and criticize the plan as supporting a war they view as unsuccessful. > "Republicans plan to spend tens of billions of dollars on Trump's failed war in Iran," said Rep. Pete Aguilar, chair of the House Democratic caucus. > "Just bullets and bombs to finish the job," said Rep. Jodey Arrington, chair of the Budget Committee.

The House is relying on the budget reconciliation process, which allows passage with a simple majority and bypasses a Senate filibuster. This tactic has been used previously for major tax cuts and other spending measures. Senate Majority Leader John Thune has not committed to the House plan and is focused on avoiding a government shutdown, indicating the Senate may consider a continuing resolution for short-term funding.

If the House approves the resolution, it will be sent to the Senate for further debate and possible amendments, a step that could extend into the fall session. The outcome remains uncertain as both chambers grapple with partisan divisions and the broader political context of the upcoming midterm elections.