Outcry after $1.15tn defense bill passes in the House – US politics live

By Vivian Ho · The Guardian World

Donald Trump’s decision to attack Iran without first seeking congressional approval has sparked further controversy over the National Defense Authorization Act Sign up for the Breaking News US email The House passed the National Defense Authorization Act in a 216-212 vote, with all but six Democrats opposing its passage and seven Republicans breaking ranks to oppose the measure. These are the Democrats that voted for NDAA : Henry Cuellar of Texas Donald Davis of North Carolina Jared Golden of Maine Vicente Gonzalez of Texas Adam Gray of California Marie Gluesenkamp Perez of Washington Josh Brecheen of Oklahoma. “While I support providing for a robust national defense, I could not in good conscience vote for this legislation as it authorizes a $263.4bn (29.6%) increase over the authorized level for the previous fiscal year,” Brecheen posted on X . Tim Burchett of Tennessee Elijah Crane of Arizona Harriet Hageman of Wyoming Anna Paulina Luna of Florida Thomas Massie of Kentucky Chip Roy of Texas Continue reading...