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Congress Advances $900B Defense Bill Amid GOP Dissent

12/10/2025

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The National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) advances in Congress after passing the House Rules Committee along party lines.
The bill would allocate about $900 billion for national defense, which leaves final passage uncertain due to dissent among some House Republicans.
Rep. Keith Self and Rep. Michael Cloud are undecided or likely to vote against the NDAA.
Bipartisan support is anticipated, though Democratic backing remains unclear.

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Story summary

The National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) advances in Congress after passing the House Rules Committee along party lines.
The bill would allocate about $900 billion for national defense, which leaves final passage uncertain due to dissent among some House Republicans.
Rep. Keith Self and Rep. Michael Cloud are undecided or likely to vote against the NDAA.
Bipartisan support is anticipated, though Democratic backing remains unclear.