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US House narrowly passes $1.15 trillion defense policy bill by 216-212 vote
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The U.S. House of Representatives narrowly passed the nearly $1.15 trillion National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) by a vote of 216-212, advancing the annual defense policy bill amid rising tensions over military spending and the ongoing war in Iran. Six Democrats voted in favor of the bill, while seven Republicans opposed it. The NDAA expands U.S. defense production capacity and raises military spending levels, reflecting deep partisan divisions over defense priorities and the conflict in Iran.
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House lawmakers on Wednesday narrowly passed a nearly $1.15 trillion annual defense policy bill, advancing the measure amid increasing tension over military spending and the war in Iran.
The vote tally was 216–212, with six Democrats voting in favor and seven Republicans voting against the bill.
The National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) expands U.S. defense production capacity and raises...
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U.S. House Passes $1.15 Trillion Defense Bill Amid Iran War Divisions