Republicans Draw Bright Line on Spending With Budget Vote

U.S. House Republicans drew a bright line in the election-year battle over government debt, passing a budget calling for more than $5 trillion in spending cuts.

Lawmakers yesterday approved 228-191 a $3.5 trillion plan to overhaul Medicare, slash food stamps, Pell grants and other programs for the poor, boost defense spending and reduce taxes on high earners. No Democrats voted for Ryan’s plan; 10 Republicans opposed it.