On Wednesday, July 22nd, 2026, House Republicans agreed to begin drafting a $95 billion bill aimed at funding the ongoing war with Iran and providing new aid to farmers. The Republican-controlled chamber passed a budget resolution by a narrow 216-214 vote, largely along party lines. This resolution paves the way for a reconciliation bill that can advance through the Senate under special rules bypassing the Democratic filibuster, requiring only a simple majority for passage.

Two Republicans—Warren Davidson of Ohio and Thomas Massie of Kentucky—along with independent Kevin Kiley of California, joined all Democrats in opposing the measure.

The resolution comes amid escalating conflict with Iran, which Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth reported to the Senate on Tuesday has already cost $37.5 billion. The Trump administration had requested approximately $88 billion in supplemental funding last month, with up to $67.1 billion designated for the war effort. The House budget resolution authorizes the armed services committee to propose $60 billion in spending through fiscal year 2036 and allocates an additional $13 billion to the intelligence committee.

The Republican House speaker stated, “As always, Republicans support our troops, our farmers and election integrity and we will demonstrate that again this week.”

Democrats criticized the proposal, with House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries saying before the vote, “President Trump and Republicans in this House continue to act indifferent to the economic wellbeing of the American people and to actively do things that are hurting everyday Americans financially, like this reckless and costly war of choice.”

Jeffries also indicated at a press conference on Tuesday that he would “hold” the measure if negotiations with Democrats on government funding break down before the September 30 deadline.

Despite the House passage, the budget resolution may face challenges within the Senate Republican conference, where some lawmakers have expressed concern that it does not meet the Trump administration’s requested $1.5 trillion total defense spending for the 2027 fiscal year.

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