The U.S. House cleared the 2026 National Defense Authorization Act late Wednesday. The vote was 219 to 211 to add Section 219. The bill now goes to the Senate. The $1.15 trillion package has passed. Section 219 pushes deeper defense tech ties with Israel. Progressive Democrats voted against it. They say the move risks dragging America Israel's conflicts. Republicans also raised concerns about the wide-ranging legislation. The bill moved forward still even with the disagreement.
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Progressives Urge Senate to Reject Israel Military Integration in NDAA Passed by House - Common Dreams
Progressives Urge Senate to Reject Israel Military Integration in NDAA Passed by House Common Dreams
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House narrowly passes massive annual defense policy bill - The Hill
House narrowly passes massive annual defense policy bill The Hill
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Chaos erupts as House passes $1.15T defense bill with Israel provision: 'Stop stoking Jew hatred' - Fox News
Chaos erupts as House passes $1.15T defense bill with Israel provision: 'Stop stoking Jew hatred' Fox News
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AOC: US-Israeli Military Integration Measure "Existential Threat" to Democracy - Truthout
AOC: US-Israeli Military Integration Measure "Existential Threat" to Democracy Truthout
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GOP Rep. Called Israeli-U.S. Defense Tech Integration "Dangerous." The House Passed It Anyway. - The Intercept
GOP Rep. Called Israeli-U.S. Defense Tech Integration "Dangerous." The House Passed It Anyway. The Intercept