US House Passes $1.15tn Defense Policy Bill

The US House of Representatives passed a $1.15tn defense policy bill on Wednesday, the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), in a vote that largely followed party lines. The Republican-controlled chamber approved the measure by a vote of 216-212. All but six Democrats opposed the bill, while seven House Republicans voted against it. The passage of the annual bill was complicated by ongoing debates surrounding the war with Iran and former President Donald Trump's proposals for new national voting restrictions. The NDAA is a key component of the president's proposed $1.5tn military spending plan for the 2027 fiscal year. The bill now proceeds to the Senate for consideration.