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Speaker Johnson Blocks Adjournment Ahead of $95B Defense Vote

7/21/2026

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House Speaker Mike Johnson said he will not adjourn the House before Tuesday’s defense-budget vote.
Rep. Eric Burlison will oppose the $95 billion package, which funds $73 billion for defense and intelligence, because it lacks a pay-for provision and does not defund Planned Parenthood.
Sen. Rick Scott urged Congress to remain in Washington until a funding bill and the SAVE America Act reach U.S. President Donald Trump.

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House Speaker Mike Johnson said he will not adjourn the House before Tuesday’s defense-budget vote.
Rep. Eric Burlison will oppose the $95 billion package, which funds $73 billion for defense and intelligence, because it lacks a pay-for provision and does not defund Planned Parenthood.
Sen. Rick Scott urged Congress to remain in Washington until a funding bill and the SAVE America Act reach U.S. President Donald Trump.