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House Approves $1.15T NDAA, Renames Defense Department War

7/23/2026

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The U.S. House passed the National Defense Authorization Act on July 22, 2026, by a 216-212 vote.
The $1.15 trillion bill renames the Defense Department to the Department of War, adds 5-7 % pay raises and 31,000 new service members.
Six Democrats voted for and seven Republicans voted against, warning costs rise to $1.6 trillion with Iran war funding.

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Story summary

The U.S. House passed the National Defense Authorization Act on July 22, 2026, by a 216-212 vote.
The $1.15 trillion bill renames the Defense Department to the Department of War, adds 5-7 % pay raises and 31,000 new service members.
Six Democrats voted for and seven Republicans voted against, warning costs rise to $1.6 trillion with Iran war funding.