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Trump Pushes $95B Iran War Funding; Senate Lacks Votes

7/30/2026

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President Donald Trump demanded the Senate cancel August recess and adopt a resolution to fund the Iran war.
Senate Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) said Republicans lack the 50 votes needed for the resolution.
The resolution would provide $73 billion for the Iran war, $12 billion for farmers and $10 billion for election incentives, totalling $95 billion.
Senate Budget Chair Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) urged a vote on a continuing resolution and budget resolution before recess.

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President Donald Trump demanded the Senate cancel August recess and adopt a resolution to fund the Iran war.
Senate Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) said Republicans lack the 50 votes needed for the resolution.
The resolution would provide $73 billion for the Iran war, $12 billion for farmers and $10 billion for election incentives, totalling $95 billion.
Senate Budget Chair Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) urged a vote on a continuing resolution and budget resolution before recess.