Archive · 23 Jul 2026
US House Approves $95 Billion Budget Plan With Iran War Funding
The US House of Representatives has approved a $95 billion budget plan.
Most of this money will go to the military and intelligence agencies to fund operations against Iran.
There's also $12 billion to help farmers hurt by trade wars and $10 billion for election programs.
The plan was narrowly approved and now goes to the Senate.
Republicans say it's important for security and elections, while Democrats argue it's a waste of money on war and doesn't help with the high cost of living.
The outcome of this budget could affect the midterm elections and the rest of President Trump's second term.
The US House approved a $95 billion budget plan with most funding for the war against Iran.
The plan includes $73 billion for the military and intelligence agencies, $12 billion for farmers, and $10 billion for election programs.
The measure was narrowly approved in a 216-214 vote and now heads to the Senate.
Republicans see the budget as crucial for security and elections, while Democrats criticize it for funding an aimless war.
The budget's fate in the Senate is uncertain and could impact the midterm elections and Trump's second term.
- Who
- US House of Representatives
- What
- Approved a $95 billion budget plan with funding for the war against Iran
- When
- Wednesday
- Where
- United States
- Why
- To fund operations linked to the war against Iran, aid for farmers, and election-related programs
Republican Perspective
Democratic Perspective
Purpose of the Budget
Republican Perspective
The budget is crucial for securing American elections and strengthening national security, including funding for the war against Iran.
Democratic Perspective
The budget is seen as a means to finance an aimless and expensive war in the Middle East, which the American people do not support.
Impact on Cost of Living
Republican Perspective
The budget addresses broader economic issues, including aid for farmers affected by trade wars.
Democratic Perspective
The budget does not adequately address the rising cost of living and basic necessities, which are central issues for the American people.
- Total Budget
- $95 billion
- Funding for Armed Forces and Intelligence Agencies
- $73 billion
- Aid for Farmers
- $12 billion
- Election-Related Programs
- $10 billion
- Vote Outcome
- 216-214
- Next Step
- Senate approval
- House Speaker
- Mike Johnson
- Democratic Representative
- Rosa DeLauro
