Senate Leader Says Third Reconciliation Package for Military Funding Remains Possible
Senate Majority Leader John Thune said a third budget reconciliation bill to fund the military during the conflict with Iran is still under consideration. Senior Republicans on the Senate Appropriations Committee had expressed doubts about the approach earlier this week.
The HillSenate Majority Leader John Thune said a third budget reconciliation package to fund the military during the ongoing conflict with Iran remains possible. The statement came after senior Republicans on the Senate Appropriations Committee expressed doubts about the approach earlier this week. “If there’s a good reason to do another reconciliation bill, I’m open to it,” Thune said.
Budget reconciliation allows certain fiscal measures to pass the Senate with a simple majority, bypassing the usual 60-vote threshold. Previous reconciliation packages have been used to address defense spending needs tied to the Iran conflict.
No timeline for introducing a third package was provided.
Committee members who raised concerns have not issued further public statements on the matter.
