House Republicans Pass $1.15 Trillion Defense Bill in 216-212 Vote
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Updated · Salon · Jul 24
House Republicans Pass $1.15 Trillion Defense Bill in 216-212 Vote
3 articles · Updated · Salon · Jul 24
Summary
$1.15 trillion in defense funding cleared the House on a 216-212 vote, advancing a bill meant to cover part of the White House’s military spending push.
Pete Hegseth has sought a $454 billion increase for the 2027 Pentagon budget and another $67 billion in supplemental funds, tying the request to the Iran war, munitions use and military readiness.
Hegseth told senators the Iran war has cost $37.5 billion so far, above the Pentagon’s earlier $30 billion figure, while NBC reported internal Defense Department estimates of $80 billion to $100 billion.
The House measure also adds money for artificial intelligence and other technology programs, extending a broader funding drive that Speaker Mike Johnson had already pushed alongside budget and government funding bills.