US House passes $1.15 trillion military bill expanding cooperation with Israel
They publishedUS House passes $1.15 trillion military bill expanding Israel cooperation
First reportThe New York Times · 22 Jul, 20:47Z
Latest reportAl Jazeera · 23 Jul, 00:29Z
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Why it matters
What
The US House narrowly passed the 2027 NDAA military spending bill Wednesday, 216 to 212.
Why
The $1.15 trillion bill expands military technology cooperation with Israel and raises spending toward President Trump’s requested levels.
Watch
Senate action is uncertain after Schumer called the measure a “permission slip” for the war on Iran.
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Summary
- US House passed the $1.15tn NDAA in a 216-212 near-party-line vote Wednesday.
- Nearly all Democrats opposed the bill amid war with Iran and Trump-backed voting restrictions.
- Mike Johnson inserted the Save America Act, banning mail-in ballots and adding voter identification requirements.
- Adam Smith opposed the NDAA, citing massive cuts to domestic programs and slashing taxes.
- House defeated Eli Crane’s Ukraine aid halt 76-350 and failed Lauren Boebert’s transgender service codification 212-217.
Summary
- The US House narrowly passed the 2027 NDAA spending package on Wednesday, 216 to 212.
- The vote mostly followed party lines, with six Democrats joining Republicans and seven Republicans opposing.
- Democrats criticized the $1.15 trillion price tag and enhanced military technology cooperation with Israel.
- The NDAA reflects President Donald Trump’s request to raise spending from $900bn to $1.5 trillion.
- Senate action is uncertain after Schumer called it a “permission slip” for the war on Iran.