The U.S. House of Representatives passed a $95 billion budget package early Thursday, including $60 billion for the Pentagon to cover the costs of the war with Iran. The vote was 216-214, with all Democrats opposing the measure, according to Israeli media reports from N12.
01 · THE DISPATCH
The U.S. House of Representatives approved a $95 billion budget package early Thursday morning, with 216 votes in favor and 214 opposed. All Democrats voted against the measure. The package includes $60 billion in additional funding for the Pentagon to cover the costs of the ongoing war with Iran.
02 · How it developed
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