Archive · 23 Jul 2026
House Republicans Pass $95B Iran War Funding
The House of Representatives, led by Republicans, has approved a $95 billion budget plan.
This plan includes money for the war with Iran, national security, farmers affected by tariffs, and changes to voting laws.
The SAVE America Act, which requires proof of citizenship to vote, is part of this plan.
Democrats argue that the money should be used for domestic needs instead.
The House also passed a larger $1.15 trillion defense bill, which includes pay raises for military personnel.
The war with Iran has cost about $37.5 billion so far, and many Americans are against continuing the war.
House Republicans passed a $95 billion budget package for the Iran war and other priorities.
The package includes $60 billion for the Pentagon, $13 billion for national security, $12 billion for farmers, and $10 billion for voting law changes.
The SAVE America Act, requiring proof of citizenship for voting, is part of the package but lacks Senate support.
Democrats argue funds should be spent domestically to lower costs for Americans.
The House also passed a $1.15 trillion defense bill, including pay raises for service members.
- Who
- House Republicans, led by Speaker Mike Johnson
- What
- Adopted a $95 billion budget proposal for the Iran war and other priorities
- When
- Recent vote
- Where
- United States
- Why
- To advance Trump's priorities and fund the ongoing war with Iran
Democrats
Republicans
Funding Priorities
Democrats
Funds should be spent domestically to lower costs for Americans.
Republicans
Funds are essential for advancing Trump's priorities, including the Iran war and national security.
SAVE America Act
Democrats
The SAVE America Act could make it more difficult for eligible Americans to vote and is unnecessary as noncitizens are already prohibited from voting.
Republicans
The SAVE America Act is crucial for ensuring voter eligibility and is a top priority for Trump's base.
- Total Funding Package
- $95 billion
- Pentagon Funding
- $60 billion
- National Security Funding
- $13 billion
- Farmers Funding
- $12 billion
- Voting Law Changes
- $10 billion
- Current War Cost
- $37.5 billion
- House Vote
- 216-214
- Defense Bill Spending
- $1.15 trillion
