US House passes $1.15tn defense policy bill in near party-line vote
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The US House of Representatives passed the $1.15 trillion National Defense Authorization Act in a near party-line vote of 216-212, with most Democrats opposing due to concerns over the war with Iran and voting restrictions. The bill, a key component of President Donald Trump's military spending plan, now moves to the Senate for consideration.
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Trump's decision to attack Iran without congressional approval
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Donald Trump decided to join Israel in attacking Iran without congressional approval.
The Guardian- Trump's decision to attack Iran without congressional approval
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Loaded language removed<p>Passage of annual bill complicated by Trump’s decision to join Israel in attacking Iran without congressional approval</p><p>The US House of Representatives passed a $1.15tn defense policy bill in a near-party-line vote on Wednesday, after Democrats refused to back the measure amid the war with Iran and <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/donaldtrump">Donald Trump</a>’s push to impose…
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Donald Trump decided to join Israel in attacking Iran without congressional approval.
The GuardianThe US House of Representatives passed a $1.15 trillion defense policy bill.
The GuardianThe bill passed by a vote of 216-212.
The GuardianNearly all Democrats opposed the passage of the bill.
The GuardianThe measure now goes to the Senate.
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