House Passes Reconciliation Bill
Published Friday, July 24, 2026
On Wednesday, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a $95 billion reconciliation framework that includes $12 billion in agricultural assistance. The measure passed 216-214, largely along party lines, with two Republicans and one independent voting against it.
Because the measure is being advanced through reconciliation, it could pass the Senate with a simple majority rather than the 60 votes generally needed to overcome a filibuster. However, Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-South Dakota, has indicated that Republicans do not yet have enough votes to move forward.
The framework also includes $73 billion for defense spending and $10 billion for the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act, commonly known as the SAVE Act. Its prospects remain uncertain amid debate about defense spending related to the ongoing war in Iran and inconsistent Republican support for the SAVE Act in the Senate. The Senate parliamentarian must also determine whether the package’s provisions comply with budget reconciliation rules. With the August recess approaching, it remains unclear whether the Senate will act on the measure before the break.
Staff contact: Erin Huston, ehuston@cfbf.com.
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