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July 19, 2025legislationfederal budgetseparation of powerspublic mediaforeign aidbudgetlegislationseparation of powers

Speaker Johnson Delivers Narrow 216-213 Rescission Victory in House

Speaker Mike Johnson secured final House passage of the $9 billion rescission package by a 216-213 vote, with two Republicans joining all Democrats in opposition. The razor-thin margin demonstrated the limits of Johnson's majority and the political costs of the cuts to public broadcasting and foreign aid. President Trump signed the bill the same day, activating the spending clawbacks.