House Republican leaders successfully navigated a significant challenge on Thursday as they moved forward with a $95 billion budget reconciliation framework. The House Budget Committee approved the framework along party lines, but House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., may encounter difficulties on the House floor next week due to criticism from some conservatives regarding the absence of spending-cut instructions. Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, did not participate in the vote. The budget plan allocates $73 billion for defense and intelligence, $12 billion for agricultural assistance, and $10 billion for state grants related to the SAVE America Act. Some fiscal conservatives have expressed concerns that the bill lacks necessary spending offsets. Rep. Warren Davidson, R-Ohio, indicated that a plan without offsets would not be viable. The budget framework will now proceed to the House Rules Committee for further consideration before a full chamber vote is expected by the end of next week. The proposal faces potential challenges in the Senate, where some Republicans are skeptical of another reconciliation effort. If approved by both chambers, lawmakers will then draft the actual bill.
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House GOP Leaders Advance $95 Billion Defense Package Amid Internal Opposition
House GOP leaders have advanced a $95 billion defense package through the House Budget Committee, despite internal opposition from some conservatives. The framework includes significant allocations for defense, agriculture, and state grants, but faces scrutiny for lacking spending-cut instructions. The proposal will move to the House Rules Committee before a full vote is anticipated next week.
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GOP's $95B defense package survives critical hurdle amid fiscal hawk revolt
House GOP Leaders Advance $95 Billion Defense Package Amid Internal Opposition