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Senate Democrats block defense bill to protest Iran hostilities
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Senate Democrats block defense bill to protest Iran hostilities
Senate Democrats on Tuesday prevented the National Defense Authorization Act from advancing, citing ongoing US military operations against Iran.
- All Senate Democrats voted against advancing the defense bill, denying the 60 votes needed for cloture.
- Chuck Schumer said his party cannot support the NDAA as long as the US remains in combat with Iran.
- Donald Trump earlier threatened a 20% fee on vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz but later withdrew the proposal while vowing to maintain the blockade of Iranian ports.
- Republican leader John Thune accused Democrats of putting politics ahead of support for service members.
What happened since
Senate Democrats Block $1.15 Trillion Defense Bill Over Iran War Objections
Democrats in the U.S. Senate have blocked the annual defense policy bill, citing opposition to President Trump's conduct of the war against Iran.
- The Senate procedural vote on the National Defense Authorization Act failed 50-46, falling short of the 60 votes required to advance.
- Democratic Senate leader Chuck Schumer said Trump "started this war without authorization, without a strategy, and without a withdrawal plan," and voted no.
- Republican Senate leader John Thune changed his vote in a procedural move to allow the bill to be reconsidered later, calling it "a good bill" that provides necessary resources for the military.
- Acting Pentagon comptroller Jay Herst told a Senate hearing he had no updated cost estimate for the Iran war, while U.S. officials cited internal estimates of $80–100 billion for replacing munitions and rebuilding damaged bases.
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