Donald Trump’s decision to attack Iran without first seeking congressional approval has sparked further controversy over the National Defense Authorization Act Sign up for the Breaking News US email The House passed the National Defense Authorization Act in a 216-212 vote, with all but six Democrats opposing its passage and seven Republicans breaking ranks to oppose the measure. These are the Democrats that voted for NDAA : Henry Cuellar of Texas Donald Davis of North Carolina Jared Golden of Maine Vicente Gonzalez of Texas Adam Gray of California Marie Gluesenkamp Perez of Washington Josh Brecheen of Oklahoma. “While I support providing for a robust national defense, I could not in good conscience vote for this legislation as it authorizes a $263.4bn (29.6%) increase over the authorized level for the previous fiscal year,” Brecheen posted on X . Tim Burchett of Tennessee Elijah Crane of Arizona Harriet Hageman of Wyoming Anna Paulina Luna of Florida Thomas Massie of Kentucky Chip Roy of Texas Continue reading...
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Outcry after $1.15tn defense bill passes in the House – US politics live
The House of Representatives passed the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) with a narrow vote of 216-212. This legislation, authorizing $1.15 trillion for defense, faced significant opposition, with all but six Democrats and seven Republicans voting against it.
Vivian HoThe Guardian - World NewsFiled 2026-07-23 · 11:28 GMTLean · Center-LeftRead · 1 min
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The House of Representatives passed the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) with a narrow vote of 216-212. This legislation, authorizing $1.15 trillion for defense, faced significant opposition, with all but six Democrats and seven Republicans voting against it. The article notes that Donald Trump's decision to attack Iran without congressional approval has intensified controversy surrounding the NDAA. Some lawmakers, like Representative Josh Brecheen, cited concerns over the substantial budget increase as a reason for their opposition. The vote occurred in the House of Representatives.
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Josh Brecheen stated he could not vote for the legislation as it authorizes a $263.4bn (29.6%) increase over the previous fiscal year.
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The House passed the National Defense Authorization Act in a 216-212 vote.
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Donald Trump’s decision to attack Iran without first seeking congressional approval has sparked further controversy over the National Defense Authorization Act.
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