Eighteen Republican lawmakers voted against a $900 billion defense policy bill, marking a rare break with their party's stance on military spending. The National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) was approved by the House with an overwhelming 312-112 vote, as Democrats pushed for increased oversight and a repeal of outdated war authorizations.
The bill includes provisions that have drawn criticism from conservative lawmakers, who say it does not do enough to curb U.S. commitments abroad. Despite these concerns, Republicans secured cuts to climate and diversity initiatives sought by President Donald Trump, while Democrats won expanded congressional oversight and a repeal of several outdated war authorizations.
The NDAA includes measures to boost military pay, fund upgrades to housing and facilities on bases, and provide additional support for European allies like Ukraine. However, some lawmakers have expressed frustration with the bill's language, citing concerns over climate change, diversity, and foreign policy.
Among those who voted against the bill are several prominent Republicans, including Reps Andy Biggs (AZ), Lauren Boebert (CO), Josh Brecheen (OK), Tim Burchett (TN), Eric Burlison (MO), Eli Crane (CA), Warren Davidson (OH), Byron Donalds (FL), Paul Gosar (AZ), Marjorie Taylor Greene (GA), Morgan Griffith (VA), Andy Harris (MD), Anna Paulina Luna (FL), Thomas Massie (KY), John Rose (TX), Chip Roy (TX), Keith Self (TX), and Greg Steube (FL).
The vote marks a rare example of Republican opposition to military spending, which has long been a bipartisan priority. However, the growing tensions between the Republican-led Congress and President Trump's administration have raised questions about the future of defense policy.
The bill includes provisions that have drawn criticism from conservative lawmakers, who say it does not do enough to curb U.S. commitments abroad. Despite these concerns, Republicans secured cuts to climate and diversity initiatives sought by President Donald Trump, while Democrats won expanded congressional oversight and a repeal of several outdated war authorizations.
The NDAA includes measures to boost military pay, fund upgrades to housing and facilities on bases, and provide additional support for European allies like Ukraine. However, some lawmakers have expressed frustration with the bill's language, citing concerns over climate change, diversity, and foreign policy.
Among those who voted against the bill are several prominent Republicans, including Reps Andy Biggs (AZ), Lauren Boebert (CO), Josh Brecheen (OK), Tim Burchett (TN), Eric Burlison (MO), Eli Crane (CA), Warren Davidson (OH), Byron Donalds (FL), Paul Gosar (AZ), Marjorie Taylor Greene (GA), Morgan Griffith (VA), Andy Harris (MD), Anna Paulina Luna (FL), Thomas Massie (KY), John Rose (TX), Chip Roy (TX), Keith Self (TX), and Greg Steube (FL).
The vote marks a rare example of Republican opposition to military spending, which has long been a bipartisan priority. However, the growing tensions between the Republican-led Congress and President Trump's administration have raised questions about the future of defense policy.
like what was going through their minds? anyway i think it's super cool that democrats were able to make some changes and push for more oversight and stuff 
but at the same time, i'm a bit worried about those cuts to climate and diversity initiatives... i mean we should be looking out for our planet and everyone's rights, not just military might 
I'm kinda surprised to see so many Republicans against this bill 
. Don't get me wrong, climate change and diversity initiatives are super important, but at the same time, we gotta prioritize national security 
... I mean, what's going on? Some of these lawmakers are even from states that are kinda... vulnerable to foreign threats 
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, you know? I mean, it's not every day we see Republicans bucking their party line on defense spending 
. It shows that they're willing to stand up for what they believe in, even if it means going against the norm 
. I'm talking about the fact that there's still so much opposition to climate and diversity initiatives 
. Like, we should be working together to make our country a better place for everyone, not just a select few 
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. I guess that's just the way politics works, but it doesn't have to be 
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. I mean, we all know military spending is a big deal, but it doesn't necessarily mean more is always better 
. It's about being responsible and making sure our priorities are aligned with the country's values, you know? 
. And let's be real, the Republicans did manage to get those Trump-era war authorizations repealed, so that's a win for them 
. It'll be interesting to see how this plays out with Trump's admin and Congress going forward... maybe we'll actually see some progress on defense policy without all the drama 
. It's about time someone took a closer look at our military spending. And those climate and diversity initiatives? Yeah, they're not just feel-good stuff, they're actually important for the future of our country 
. It'd be great if we could find more bipartisan solutions on this front 
i mean who reads 900 billion dollars worth of defense policies? it all sounds like a bunch of jargon to me