House Narrowly Passes Divisive Defense Bill – Setting Up Legislative Showdown

Democrats aren’t happy today and they’re not shy about who knows it.

The party’s congressional caucus is mounting a public relations offensive after House Republicans – and a few Democrats – narrowly passed the latest version of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).

At issue in the latest version of the NDAA are provisions that would place limits on abortion access, transgender care and the Biden administration’s diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility (DEIA) initiatives. (RELATED: Biden Admin Opposing Provision Requiring Military Promotions To Be Solely Merit-Based)

Republicans are fighting back, calling the provisions necessary to curtail woke policies they say are responsible for the military’s recruitment crisis.

The Washington Times has more:

After a week of drama, backroom deals and heated debates, the annual Pentagon policy bill squeaked through the House, setting up another round of horse-trading with Senate Democrats to finalize the legislation.

The $886 billion National Defense Authorization Act passed Friday in the GOP-run House in a 219-210 bipartisan vote.

The House’s version of the annual bill is largely informed by House Freedom Caucus amendments, which include lightning-rod additions that would halt the Pentagon’s abortion policy, gut diversity, equity and inclusion positions and training in the military, and stop military benefits from paying for transgender surgeries and treatments.

Mr. McCarthy, California Republican, was largely able to keep his conference united in voting in favor of the bill with just four Republicans voting against the measure.

Four House Democrats voted with Republicans. They were Reps. Gabe Vasquez of New Mexico, Marie Gluesenkamp Perez of Washington, Jared Golden of Maine and Danny Davis of Illinois.

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    Stephen

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    John J

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    wayne capurro

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