Another 'Big, Beautiful Bill' may be coming to pay for the Iran war
By Zachary Schermele
Published on March 22, 2026.
Speculation has grown on Capitol Hill about a second "Big, Beautiful Bill" aimed at providing additional defense spending for the Iran war. The process of "reconciliation" involves passing a major tax and spending law through a process that requires just a simple majority vote in the Senate. However, this could pose a challenge for the GOP, which has thin margins in both the Senate and House of Representatives. This could exacerbate internal conflict within the party and potentially fracture their message as the November elections approach. While some Republicans are open to approving war money through reconciliation, others are wary of complacency.
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