House Republicans passed a $95 billion budget proposal Wednesday to fund the Iran war and other White House priorities, despite objections from Democrats and some GOP members. The vote was 216-214, with two Republicans and one independent joining Democrats in opposition.

Divided House

House Republicans were divided over the plan, with conservatives wary due to the lack of offsetting budget cuts. However, Speaker Mike Johnson pushed forward, viewing the process as the best chance to advance President Donald Trump’s priorities through the split Congress.

Rep. Jodey Arrington, R-Texas, the chairman of the Budget Committee, said, ‘Just bullets and bombs to finish the job.’ Democrats argued that the money should be spent on domestic issues, such as lowering costs for Americans.

Senate Uncertainty

The package includes $60 billion for the Pentagon, $13 billion for other national security needs, $12 billion for farmers affected by Trump’s tariffs, and $10 billion for voting law changes aligned with the SAVE America Act. The budget battle comes as Trump attended the dignified transfer of four service members killed in the Middle East, bringing the military death toll to 18.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told senators that the Pentagon is running short of cash, despite a $150 billion one-time allotment in last year’s budget bill. The package’s fate is uncertain in the Senate, where Majority Leader John Thune has been noncommittal.

Original reporting: WPBF (Treasure Coast / Hearst) — read the source article.