# US House passes $1.15 trillion defense policy bill by near party-line vote

The US House of Representatives passed a $1.15 trillion defense policy bill in a vote that largely followed party lines. The legislation authorizes military spending and policy priorities for the coming year. Its passage highlights deep partisan divisions over national defense and sets up a contentious debate in the Senate.

**Importance:** 4/5

## Sources

### World
- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jul/22/us-house-defense-bill-iran-war) — Wed, 22 Jul 2026 20:44:08 GMT
- [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/7/23/us-house-passes-1-15-trillion-military-bill-expanding-israel-cooperation?traffic_source=rss) — Thu, 23 Jul 2026 00:29:52 +0000
- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/live/2026/jul/23/us-house-defense-spending-bill-donald-trump-iran-rubio-latest-news-updates) — Thu, 23 Jul 2026 12:33:12 GMT