“The House passed its $733 billion defense authorization bill along party lines, 220-197, without any Republican support.”
“The July 12 vote closed out weeks of debate over high-profile issues, namely the topline budget, which is $17 billion less than the president’s request and the Senate’s version of the bill, funding for additional nuclear capabilities and an amendment that would prevent war with Iran without Congress’ approval.”
“President Donald Trump announced July 9 that the current version of the House National Defense Authorization Act would get vetoed.”
“Republicans pushed for the bill to be sent back to the House Armed Services Committee to consider an amendment to further increase the topline budget, but they were unsuccessful. Tech initiatives were not subject to much debate, but some efforts may have received more funding with Republican-supported amendments.” Read the full article here.
Source: House narrowly passes $733 billion NDAA, setting up for Senate fight – By Lauren C. Williams, July 12, 2019. FCW.
