House GOP passes $95 billion package to fund Iran war, Trump’s priorities

The US House of Representatives on Wednesday narrowly approved a Republican-backed $95 billion budget resolution aimed at funding the Iran war and advancing President Donald Trump’s domestic priorities, despite unified Democratic opposition and resistance from a handful of Republicans.

The measure passed 216-214, with all Democrats voting against it. House Speaker Mike Johnson pushed ahead with the GOP-only plan, arguing it offered the best path to move Trump’s agenda through a divided Congress.

The proposal includes:

• $60 billion for the Pentagon
• $13 billion for other national security needs
• $12 billion in aid for farmers affected by Trump’s tariffs
• $10 billion for voting law changes tied to the SAVE America Act, including proof-of-citizenship requirements

Republicans defended the spending as essential for national security. Budget Committee Chairman Jodey Arrington said the package would provide the resources needed to “finish the job,” while Armed Services Committee Chairman Mike Rogers argued the funding was necessary to keep US forces prepared and troops paid.

Democrats sharply criticised the proposal, saying billions should instead be invested in lowering costs for Americans and strengthening domestic programmes. House Democratic Caucus Chairman Pete Aguilar accused Republicans of prioritising Trump’s “failed war in Iran,” while Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries said the GOP was sacrificing support for children, seniors and veterans to finance what he called the “Trump war machine.”

The vote comes amid growing political divisions over the US military campaign in Iran. Congress has not formally authorised the use of military force, and recent polling indicates most Americans disapprove of Trump’s Iran strategy.

The budget resolution now heads to the Senate, where its future remains uncertain. Senate Majority Leader John Thune has not committed to bringing it up for a vote, with Republican senators divided over the level of military spending, whether the costs should be offset by budget cuts, and provisions related to voting laws.