Republican split widens over $95 billion Iran war budget and SAVE Act

A House committee voted to approve a $95 billion budget that funds the Iran war and the SAVE Act. The measure combines war financing with domestic policy provisions. Republican lawmakers are split on the proposal. Some members criticize the overall size of the spending. Others object to specific policy provisions included in the SAVE Act. The cost and scope of the bill have become points of contention. Many Republicans worry about the political timing of the vote. The split emerges as the party heads toward the upcoming midterm elections.