US House passes $95 billion Iran war budget; all Democrats oppose in 216-214 vote

The U.S. House of Representatives voted 216-214 to pass a $95 billion budget package including $60 billion for the Pentagon to cover Iran war costs, with all Democrats opposing the measure, according to N12 reports.

The U.S. House of Representatives passed the $95 billion budget package for the Iran war in a 216-214 vote early Thursday, with all 214 Democrats opposing the measure. The package includes $60 billion for the Pentagon to cover war costs, according to N12 reports. The vote was the narrowest possible margin, reflecting deep partisan divisions over the conflict. The Zioneer first reported the vote at 00:14 Jerusalem.

3 developments

1. 07:04 · 23 JulLatest

   Budget updated to $1.15 trillion with $60 billion in additional spending.

2. 00:38 · 23 Jul

   Vote passed 216-214 with all Democrats opposing the measure.

3. 00:14 · 23 Jul

   US House approves $95 billion budget for Iran war costs in narrow vote

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