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House Approves $901 Billion Defense Bill, Sending Compromise NDAA to Senate

A narrow rules vote cleared the way for final passage that pairs a troop pay raise with new oversight of recent Pentagon actions.

The seal is seen on a podium at the Pentagon, Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2025, in Washington, before Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth speaks. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth listens during remarks on the sidelines of the AUKUS Defense Ministers' Ministerial meeting at the Pentagon, Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)
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The Seal of the House of Representatives is seen at the Capitol in Washington, Wednesday, December. 10, 2025.

Overview

  • The House passed the compromise NDAA 312-112 after the debate rule advanced 215-211 when several Republicans switched their votes.
  • The bill authorizes roughly $900.6–$901 billion and includes a 3.8% pay raise for service members while overhauling weapons acquisition.
  • Congress is withholding 25% of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s travel budget until unedited video and execute orders from the Sept. 2 Caribbean boat strikes are provided.
  • The measure requires minimum U.S. troop levels in Europe and South Korea and authorizes $400 million per year for Ukraine for the next two years.
  • Conservatives objected to the exclusion of an Anti-CBDC ban and Democrats criticized the removal of expanded IVF coverage, as the White House says Trump intends to sign the bill if the Senate passes it.