House adopts GOP budget blueprint for Iran war funding by 216-214 vote

Published Jul 22, 06:38 PM UTC

The U.S. House of Representatives adopted a GOP-backed budget resolution for fiscal year 2027 by a narrow 216-214 vote, with only two Republicans (Thomas Massie and Warren Davidson) joining all Democrats in opposition. The resolution is a critical first step toward passing a $95 billion reconciliation package focused primarily on funding the ongoing war in Iran. It instructs four House committees to draft legislation providing up to $73 billion for defense and intelligence, $12 billion in farm aid, and $10 billion for voting ID requirements. Speaker Mike Johnson hailed the vote as a victory for securing elections and national defense. However, Senate Majority Leader John Thune has threatened to hold the resolution hostage to secure a bipartisan funding deal and avoid a government shutdown. Democrats oppose the plan as financing an unpopular war, while some conservative critics decry the lack of offsetting spending cuts. The Senate's next steps remain uncertain as both chambers face a tight legislative calendar in September.