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Graham Pushes Iran War Funding Amid Senate Opposition

3/26/2026

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Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC) aims to pass Iran-war funding through regular proceedings, not reconciliation.
He warns that nearly all Senate Democrats oppose the war.
Comments follow talks on a second reconciliation bill for defense and homeland security.
Immigration-enforcement funding may be separated from debate and moved via reconciliation.
The Pentagon requested over $200 billion for the Iran war as U.S. President Donald Trump seeks a $1.5 trillion budget for 2027.

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Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC) aims to pass Iran-war funding through regular proceedings, not reconciliation.
He warns that nearly all Senate Democrats oppose the war.
Comments follow talks on a second reconciliation bill for defense and homeland security.
Immigration-enforcement funding may be separated from debate and moved via reconciliation.
The Pentagon requested over $200 billion for the Iran war as U.S. President Donald Trump seeks a $1.5 trillion budget for 2027.