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Senate Passes $838.7 Billion Defense Bill, Averting Shutdown

2/3/2026

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On January 30, 2026, the Senate approved an $838.7 billion defense bill with a 71-29 vote, averting a shutdown.
The bill funds full-year Pentagon spending and other departments, but Homeland Security faces a two-week continuing resolution.
The House is expected to vote on the package soon.
It provides $8.4 billion above the Pentagon's initial request and funds the Navy's F/A-XX and E-7 Wedgetail programs despite White House opposition.

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Story summary

On January 30, 2026, the Senate approved an $838.7 billion defense bill with a 71-29 vote, averting a shutdown.
The bill funds full-year Pentagon spending and other departments, but Homeland Security faces a two-week continuing resolution.
The House is expected to vote on the package soon.
It provides $8.4 billion above the Pentagon's initial request and funds the Navy's F/A-XX and E-7 Wedgetail programs despite White House opposition.