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House Passes Defense Bill With Iraq War Powers Repeal, Sets Up Senate Clash

The vote highlighted GOP procedural fractures, prompting most Democrats to oppose new limits on transgender-related care.

The U.S. Capitol Building's dome is seen in Washington, U.S., September 9, 2025. REUTERS/Elizabeth Frantz
Members of the Louisiana National Guard are seen outside the U.S. Capitol during the last House votes of the week on Thursday, September 11, 2025.
0J01223u4l 28, 2025: U.S. Representative Sarah Elfreth (MD-03) speaks outside the George H. Fallon Federal Building after Maryland Congressional leaders were denied access to the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) holding facility to conduct an official oversight visit. (Kim Hairston/Staff)
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Overview

  • The House approved its FY2026 NDAA 231–196, authorizing roughly $892.6–$893 billion and featuring major acquisition streamlining plus a 3.8% troop pay raise.
  • A bipartisan amendment repealing the 1991 and 2002 Iraq AUMFs passed 261–167 with 49 Republicans in support after a rare Rules Committee rebellion let it reach the floor.
  • Republican-led provisions restricting transgender-related medical coverage, including a TRICARE ban on gender-related treatment, were adopted and drove broad Democratic opposition.
  • Efforts to cut aid to U.S. partners failed decisively, with proposals to block Ukraine assistance and strip Taiwan funding rejected 60–372 and 9–422, respectively; the bill authorizes $400 million for Ukraine.
  • The Senate is advancing a version about $32 billion larger, and a conference will determine whether the AUMF repeal and the House’s partisan riders make it into the final bill.