House passes reconciliation framework for Pentagon boost, voting restrictions by Emily Brooks and Sudiksha Kochi - 07/22/26 5:00 PM ET House Republicans on Wednesday approved a $95 billion framework for a third budget reconciliation package that would boost funding for the Pentagon, provide agriculture aid and provide money to encourage states to adopt voting restrictions. The vote is a victory for Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.), as he had to win over lawmakers in his razor-thin majority who were concerned about the lack of spending offsets in the package. . . . The lower chamber voted 216-214 to approve the budget...