House passes defense bill after contentious party-line vote on abortion, diversity amendments
- The House passed the annual National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) in a highly partisan 219-210 vote after Republicans added controversial amendments on abortion access, diversity programs, and transgender healthcare.
- The NDAA outlines policy priorities and authorizes $886 billion in spending, including pay raises for service members; Democrats withdrew support after GOP amendments like blocking reimbursement for out-of-state abortion travel.
- Amendments curtailing diversity initiatives and coverage for transgender medical procedures also passed with Republican support over Democratic objections.
- The bill faces an uncertain future, needing to be reconciled with the Senate version still being crafted; the White House says President Biden won't sign it in its current form.
- Some Republicans also unsuccessfully pushed limits on Ukraine aid, while others saw the additions as needed to refocus the military away from progressive policies and on defense priorities.
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