Discover the Democrats Who Supported the NDAA and SAVE Act and the Republicans Who Opposed Them
On Wednesday, a group of 13 House members diverged from their party lines regarding the defense bill for the upcoming fiscal year. The House passed the National Defense Authorization Act for fiscal year 2027 with a vote tally of 216-212. Notably, six Democrats voted in favor, while seven Republicans opposed it. The Democrats who sided […]
Lee Zeldin Challenges AOC on False Claims About NDAA Combining U.S. Military with Israel Defense Force
Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin claimed on Wednesday that Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) was misrepresenting a provision in the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) that would connect aspects of the U.S. military with the Israel Defense Forces (IDF). In a post on social media Tuesday night, Ocasio-Cortez argued, “Tomorrow, the House of Representatives will […]
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez asserts that the NDAA would combine the US military with the IDF
Democrats Split on House Vote Regarding Aid to Israel Amid Rising Middle East Tensions Recent discussions have revealed a growing divide within the Democratic Party regarding a House bill aimed at reducing aid to Israel. Much of the debate revolves around an amendment put forth by Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.), with House Minority Leader Hakeem […]
House approves NDAA as members from both parties object to Israel defense agreement
House Passes $1.15 Trillion Defense Bill Amid Controversy The House of Representatives recently approved a significant annual defense policy bill, amounting to $1.15 trillion. This action came after some intense debates regarding provisions aimed at enhancing defense technology collaboration between the United States and Israel. The Fiscal Year 2027 National Defense Authorization Act secured a […]
NDAA establishes automatic authorization for soldiers to carry guns on military installations
The House recently held a vote, resulting in a narrow 215-214 decision that makes it easier for qualified military personnel and Department of Defense civilians to carry personal firearms on military bases, should they request permission from their commanders. Interestingly, three Democrats sided with most Republicans in support of the bill, while three Republicans—along with […]
Senate Democrats halt NDAA due to worries about the Iran conflict and Pentagon funding
Senate Democrats Push Back on Defense Policy Amid Tensions Senate Democrats have taken a stand against a defense policy that they must pass annually, using it as a means to express discontent with President Donald Trump. They successfully blocked procedural steps in the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), a bill essential for funding the Pentagon […]
House Rejects Mike Johnson’s Attempt to Link Save Act with NDAA
House Votes Against Adding SAVE Act to NDAA The House of Representatives voted on Tuesday to reject the inclusion of the Safeguarding American Voter Eligibility Act (SAVE) into the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The vote ended with a count of 198 against it, while 224 voted in favor. Among those who opposed it were […]
Senate approves $901 billion defense bill, delivers NDAA to Trump for approval
Senate Passes Major Defense Bill The Senate has sent a significant defense package to President Donald Trump, marking one of the final legislative actions of the year. This National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), totaling around $901 billion, includes various defense policies designed to provide funds for some of the administration’s priorities. With bipartisan support, the […]
NDAA moves forward to a full House vote as conservatives consider rebellion
NDAA Advances but Faces Hurdles A major bill outlining the federal government’s defense and national security strategy for the upcoming fiscal year has moved past an important stage, yet uncertainty looms about its final approval by President Trump. Following lengthy discussions, the House Rules Committee voted along party lines to advance the National Defense Authorization […]
Johnson Unveils NDAA to Support Trump’s ‘Peace Through Strength’ Approach
The finalized version of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for the 2026 fiscal year was unveiled on Sunday evening. House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana) stated that the legislation is designed to support President Donald Trump’s “peace through strength” initiative. It aims to solidify 15 executive orders and enhance national security. The House plans to […]