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Senate Approves $925 Billion Defense Bill, Confirms Judge

10/13/2025

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The U.S. Senate passed the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026, authorizing about $925 billion for defense and a 3.8% military pay raise in a 77-20 vote.
The U.S. Senate rejected a motion to end debate on the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 47-50, leaving funding unresolved.
The U.S. Senate confirmed Jennifer Mascott, a judge on the U.S. Third Circuit Court of Appeals.

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Story summary

The U.S. Senate passed the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026, authorizing about $925 billion for defense and a 3.8% military pay raise in a 77-20 vote.
The U.S. Senate rejected a motion to end debate on the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 47-50, leaving funding unresolved.
The U.S. Senate confirmed Jennifer Mascott, a judge on the U.S. Third Circuit Court of Appeals.