Congress' July Sprint Off to a Stumbling Start
Republican leaders in Congress are struggling to advance their legislative agenda before the August recess, following the sudden death of Senator Lindsey Graham and the swearing-in of his sister Darline Graham. The House managed early wins, including advancing the fiscal 2027 State Department funding bill, but faced significant pushback after unveiling a $95 billion reconciliation package funding the Iran war, farm aid, and voter ID measures without offsets. Senate Majority Leader John Thune acknowledged the difficulty of passing the package through his slim majority, especially with Senator Mitch McConnell's extended absence. The SAVE America Act, a voter ID and election overhaul measure, lacks sufficient Senate votes. Senator Thom Tillis urged simplicity, warning that complex add-ons like the SAVE Act could derail progress. The GOP faces internal divisions over spending offsets and legislative strategy.
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