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House Conservatives Halt NDAA Progress, Impacting Defense Legislation

KTSM••Sudiksha Kochi, Emily Brooks, and The Hill
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On Tuesday, a group of conservative hardliners in the House of Representatives obstructed a procedural rule that was intended to facilitate debate and votes on critical legislation, including the annual National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The vote concluded with 198 in favor and 224 against, as 14 Republican members sided with Democrats to reject the rule. This setback poses a significant challenge for Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.), who was aiming to push the defense bill forward this week, highlighting divisions within the party that could affect future legislative efforts.

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