House Passes Pentagon Funding and Limits on Stock Trades in a Last Dash Push Before Recess The House of Representatives has passed a massive budget package, combining a record breaking allocation to the Pentagon with a provision aimed at limiting Democratic control over future legislation.
The $1 trillion plus appropriation for national defense reflects the Republican Party's long standing commitment to bolstering military might.
A "budget blueprint" accompanying the bill is designed to bypass Senate scrutiny and expedite contentious bills like Trump's election overhaul.