"Senate Leaders Stall $95 Billion Reconciliation Bill Amid Funding Fears In a major setback for the Biden administration, Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) has revealed that there are not enough votes to move forward with a crucial budget resolution. The resolution, which has already passed the House of Representatives, would pave the way for a $95 billion reconciliation bill aimed at funding the war in Iran, providing aid to farmers, and implementing election-related reforms. However, with the Senate's 50-50 split between Democrats and Republicans, Thune's admission has sparked concerns that the bill may be doomed to fail. The outcome could have significant implications for the administration's policy agenda and the country's ongoing conflicts, leaving lawmakers and observers to wonder what the future holds for this critical piece of legislation."
Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) said Thursday the votes aren’t there in the Senate to advance a House-passed budget resolution that would pave the way for a $95 billion reconciliation bill to fund the war in Iran, farm aid and election-related reforms. “As I’ve said before you got to get to 50, and I...
