US House narrowly passes $1.15 trillion defense policy bill by 216-212 vote

Published Jul 22, 08:40 PM UTC

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.