On Wednesday, July 23rd, 2026, the United States House of Representatives narrowly approved a $1.15 trillion military spending package known as the 2027 National Defence Authorisation Act (NDAA). The bill passed by a margin of 216 to 212, mostly along party lines, with six Democrats voting in favor and seven Republicans opposing it.

The NDAA reflects President Donald Trump’s request to increase the US military budget from $900 billion last year to $1.5 trillion. Trump stated the increase is necessary as the US continues its widely unpopular war on Iran, which was launched jointly by the US and Israel in late February.

A key point of contention in the bill is a provision expanding military technological cooperation with Israel. This measure has drawn criticism amid growing public support for ending military assistance to Israel. Republican Representative Thomas Massie, a vocal critic of the war on Iran and frequent White House opponent, condemned the bill on social media, saying, “Final vote total for the NDAA today which tragically merges our military technology and supply chains with Israel’s.” He further expressed hope that the Senate would reject the bill, calling Section 219 “a betrayal of our sovereignty.”

The bill now faces uncertainty in the Senate, where its fate remains unclear.

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