Fact Check – Did Mike Johnson vote to cut $186 billion from SNAP benefits?

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Claim: In July 2025, Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson voted in favor of a bill with $186 billion in cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).

Rating: TRUE

Explanation: Congressional records confirm that Johnson voted in favor of legislation that included $186 billion in projected reductions to SNAP funding, which assists approximately 42 million Americans.

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Date: 11/01/2025

 

Last Updated on November 3, 2025 by Media Bias Fact Check

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