The last time something like that happened was probably the Patriot Act.
The 2024 Ukraine defense funding bill passed despite having < 50% support in the majority party in the House, and it was not part of a reconciliation.
Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) was the most sweeping legislation ever passed via reconciliation.
The 2024 Ukraine defense funding bill passed despite having < 50% support in the majority party in the House, and it was not part of a reconciliation.