Congressional Spending Battle in Limbo After House GOP Fails Key Votes Before Recess
- The House passed a military construction and VA spending bill before adjourning early for August recess.
- Divisions among House Republicans derailed the agriculture and FDA appropriations bill vote.
- Hardline conservatives pushed for more spending cuts while moderates opposed abortion restrictions.
- With 11 bills unfinished, Congress faces a scramble in September to fund the government before Sept. 30.
- The Senate passed its $886 billion defense bill but must reconcile differences with the House version.















































































