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In a 312–112 bipartisan vote, the House approved a record $900 billion defense policy bill, with a majority of House Democrats joining Republicans to advance the package. Top Democratic leaders—including House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark, and Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar—all voted yes, aligning their caucus behind increased military funding, troop pay raises, and new Pentagon oversight measures. The bill also requires the Defense Department to release unedited footage and documentation of a controversial September boat strike, tying part of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s travel budget to compliance. In addition to the transparency mandate, the NDAA includes a 3.8% troop pay raise, expanded military housing investments, and directives to maintain U.S. troop levels in Europe and South Korea. After the House vote, the $900 billion bill now moves to the Senate, where further amendments are expected before it reaches President Trump, who has signaled support.
S.1071 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026
House Gives Bipartisan Approval to $900 Billion Defense Bill (The New York Times, 12-10-25)
House overwhelmingly passes $900B annual defense bill (The Hill, 12-10-25)
House passes defense bill, forcing Pentagon's hand on boat strike videos (Politico, 12-10-25)