Outcry after $1.15tn defense bill passes in the House – US politics live

Jul 23, 2026 - 11:45
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Outcry after $1.15tn defense bill passes in the House – US politics live

Donald Trump’s decision to attack Iran without first seeking congressional approval has sparked further controversy over the National Defense Authorization Act

The House passed the National Defense Authorization Act in a 216-212 vote, with all but six Democrats opposing its passage and seven Republicans breaking ranks to oppose the measure.

These are the Democrats that voted for NDAA:

Henry Cuellar of Texas

Donald Davis of North Carolina

Jared Golden of Maine

Vicente Gonzalez of Texas

Adam Gray of California

Marie Gluesenkamp Perez of Washington

Josh Brecheen of Oklahoma. “While I support providing for a robust national defense, I could not in good conscience vote for this legislation as it authorizes a $263.4bn (29.6%) increase over the authorized level for the previous fiscal year,” Brecheen posted on X.

Tim Burchett of Tennessee

Elijah Crane of Arizona

Harriet Hageman of Wyoming

Anna Paulina Luna of Florida

Thomas Massie of Kentucky

Chip Roy of Texas

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