The US House of Representatives passes its version of the fiscal 2027 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) in a near party-line vote, despite disagreements over the ongoing war involving Iran and provisions affecting US military ties with Israel. Lawmakers approve the bill by 216 to 212 on Wednesday. The measure authorizes about $1.15 trillion in defense spending and is described as setting an unprecedented level of military authorization for the year. Most Republicans support the bill, while most Democrats oppose it. Sources say nearly all but six Democrats vote against, and all but seven Republicans vote in favor. The vote highlights a standoff linked to President Donald Trump’s actions and broader concerns about Congress not being consulted regarding US involvement related to Iran. The bill also includes steps to increase Pentagon integration with Israel’s military, which is cited as another point of contention among Democrats. After House passage, the legislation moves to the Senate for consideration, where further negotiations are expected given the narrow margin and unresolved political disagreements.
House narrowly passes $1.15tn defense bill; Iran and Israel provisions spur standoff
The US House of Representatives passes its version of the fiscal 2027 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) in a near party-line vote, despite disagreements over the ongoing war involving Iran and...
- The House passes the fiscal 2027 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) by a 216-212 vote.
- The bill authorizes about $1.15 trillion in defense spending for fiscal 2027, described as unprecedented.
- Most votes break along party lines: nearly all Republicans support and nearly all Democrats oppose.
- Democrats cite concerns including the Iran-related conflict and provisions that boost Pentagon ties with Israel.
- The bill now goes to the US Senate after House passage.
NDAA passes in 216 to 212 vote, authorizing unprecedented spending for the military and a boost to Pentagon ties with Israel
2 hours agoUS House passes $1 trillion defence bill including Israeli military integration The US House of Representatives narrowly passed its version of a massive defence policy bill on Wednesday, despite Democrats' concerns about its huge price tag, the Iran war and a provision that would boost Pentagon ties to Israel. The fiscal 2027 National Defense Authorization Act, or NDAA, which authorizes an unprecedented $1.15 trillion in spending for the military, passed the House by 216 to 212. The vote was largely along party lines, as all but seven Republicans voted in favor of the measure and all but six Democrats voted against.
2 hours agoPassage of annual bill complicated by Trump’s decision to join Israel in attacking Iran without congressional approvalThe US House of Representatives passed a $1.15tn defense policy bill in a near-party-line vote on Wednesday, after Democrats refused to back the measure amid the war with Iran and Donald Trump’s push to impose new restrictions on voting nationwide.A key plank of the president’s plan to spend $1.5tn on the military in the 2027 fiscal year, the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), passed the Republican-controlled chamber by a 216-212 vote, with all but six Democrats opposing its passage. Seven House Republicans broke ranks to oppose it. The measure now goes to the Senate. Continue reading...
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