House Approves GOP Budget: $95 Billion to Defend America and Secure Elections
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The Republican-led House has passed a budget resolution dedicating up to $95 billion for defending U.S. interests in Iran, supporting American farmers, and implementing crucial election integrity reforms. The measure now moves to a divided Senate.
The U.S. House of Representatives, led by Republicans, has approved a budget resolution that would allocate up to $95 billion for essential military operations in Iran, much-needed aid to American farmers, and key provisions of the SAVE America voting-law legislation. The vote was 216-214, with all Democrats, two Republicans, and one independent who caucuses with Republicans opposing this critical measure to protect the nation.
House Speaker Mike Johnson emphasized that the plan is the GOP’s 'best shot' to advance the SAVE America Act, which aims to restore faith in the electoral process. The resolution initiates a party-line reconciliation process, directing the Armed Services, Intelligence, Agriculture, and Administration committees to draft spending proposals of up to $60 billion, $13 billion, $12 billion, and $10 billion respectively—targeted investments to strengthen national security, support rural America, and safeguard elections.
Thanks to reconciliation rules, the Senate could pass this package with a simple majority, bypassing the filibuster and allowing Republicans to deliver on their promises. However, the SAVE America provisions—such as requiring proof of citizenship for voter registration and photo-ID requirements—are common-sense measures to ensure only eligible Americans vote, though they may face procedural hurdles in the Senate. Some GOP senators have also called for caution on Iran spending, reflecting the party’s commitment to responsible action.
The plan does not include offsetting cuts, which has drawn criticism from some fiscal conservatives. 'I think the problem is there's no plan to pay for it,' Rep. Warren Davidson (R-Ohio) said, adding that a 'no-offset plan is dead on arrival.' Despite these concerns, the budget represents a bold step to defend America’s interests abroad and restore integrity to the nation’s elections.