House passes $1.15 trillion defense policy bill on a narrow, mostly party-line vote

What is the NDAA?

The National Defense Authorization Act is the annual defense policy bill that sets Pentagon priorities and authorizes military-related spending and programs; it typically draws bipartisan support in Congress Guardian,Hindustan Times,Hindu.

Why did this year's House vote become so divisive?

Multiple reports say Democrats objected to the bill's $1.15 trillion price tag, the ongoing war with Iran, and a House provision expanding U.S.-Israel defense cooperation, while some other disputes over policy amendments also added to the split Reuters,Middle East Eye,Fox News.

What happens next?

After passing the House, the bill goes to the Senate. Its path there is less clear because the Senate has already seen pushback tied to the Iran conflict, and one report notes Republicans will need Democratic support to clear the chamber's 60-vote threshold Guardian,Guardian,Hindustan Times.