Reuters. The U.S. House of Representatives narrowly passed its version of a massive defense policy bill on Wednesday (July 22), 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.
Democrats objected to the huge amount of money being authorized for the Pentagon, at a time when President Donald Trump and his fellow Republicans are slashing spending on social programs.
Republicans said the trillion-dollar spending is essential to support the military as it wages war in Iran, fund defense systems development and equipment purchases and provide benefits for the troops like raises of up to 7% and construction for barracks and family housing.
