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National Defense Authorization Act

Congress

Rogers demands White House press secretary apologize for “demeaning” Space Force

Rogers and Republican Florida Rep. Mike Waltz both made comments critical of Psaki last week.

February 8, 2021

Senate votes to override Trump’s defense funding bill veto

The motion to override was successful 81 to 13. Forty Republicans, 40 Democrats and one independent voted to override.

January 2, 2021

Doug Jones quarantining after wife, Louise, tests positive for COVID

Jones said his wife is “not feeling too good but is ok” and that he has tested negative for coronavirus.

December 30, 2020

Senate poised to vote to override Trump veto of the NDAA

Trump unexpectedly vetoed the NDAA just before Christmas, but the veto was overridden by the House.

December 30, 2020

Sewell votes to override Trump veto

"I voted with my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to override the president’s reckless veto," Sewell said.

December 29, 2020

House expected to override Trump’s defense spending bill veto

The $740 billion legislation authorizes funding for national defense priorities including funding for the nation’s military.

December 28, 2020

Shutdown nears as Trump resists signing spending, COVID relief bill

Congress will meet on Monday to try to avoid a pending government shutdown.

December 27, 2020

House Republicans block motion to increase direct payments to $2,000

Democrats pushed for larger checks all along. Most Republicans argued against it.

December 25, 2020

Shelby applauds Senate passage of defense funding

The conference report passed the Senate by a vote of 84 to 13. It authorizes a total of $740.5 billion for national defense priorities.

December 11, 2020

Palmer and Sewell vote for NDAA

The bill authorizes $732 billion in discretionary spending for national defense.

December 9, 2020