A bipartisan majority in the House approved the 2027 National Defense Authorization Act, with six Democrats crossing party lines to support the nearly $1.15 trillion measure.
On Wednesday, July 22nd, 2026, six Democratic House lawmakers crossed the aisle to join a majority of Republicans in passing the annual defense policy bill, the 2027 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), valued at nearly $1.15 trillion. The Democrats who supported the NDAA are known for breaking with their party on key issues, and many are currently running for reelection.
The bipartisan vote underscores ongoing cooperation on defense policy despite broader partisan divides in Congress.
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