The House of Representatives on July 22 passed a $1.15 trillion defense policy bill that attaches a key election integrity bill championed by President Donald Trump.
The tally for the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) was 216–212. Six Democrats crossed the aisle to back passage of the bill, while six Republicans—among them Reps. Eli Crane (R-Ariz.) and Chip Roy (R-Texas)—opposed the bill.
Amendments introduced by Republicans were voted on last night, some of which passed while some were rejected. One amendment that passed was cutting the defense budget by 0.5 percent if the Pentagon fails an audit. The amendment, which passed by voice vote, cut funding that would go to the Treasury Department. Exempted from the amendment are military personnel, reserve personnel, National Guard troops and Defense Health Program accounts. The Pentagon failed its eighth consecutive audit in 2025….
House Passes Defense Policy Bill That Attaches SAVE America Act
