House Speaker Mike Johnson led the House in adopting a GOP-backed budget blueprint to fund the Iran war and the SAVE America Act.
House Speaker Mike Johnson secured a 216-214 vote on Wednesday to adopt a budget resolution providing up to $95 billion for the Iran war, agricultural aid, and components of the SAVE America Act. The administration announced this budget blueprint as a primary effort to enact the top priorities of President Trump as the bipartisan appropriations process remains stalled. The resolution directs committees to craft a reconciliation package, a strategy chosen by Republicans to overcome Democratic resistance by requiring only a simple majority in the Senate. The plan allocates $60 billion for the House Armed Services Committee, $13 billion for the House Intelligence Committee, $12 billion for the House Agriculture Committee, and $10 billion for the House Administration Committee. While the House moved forward, the plan faces hurdles in the Senate. Some Republicans expressed concern over the lack of spending offsets, while others worry about the "vote-a-rama" process where Democrats can introduce numerous amendments. The fate of the SAVE America Act remains uncertain as it currently lacks the 60-vote threshold required for a standard Senate vote.