WATCH LIVE: Senate Democrats block $1 trillion annual defense bill in protest over Iran war
Summary
Senate Democrats blocked a $1 trillion defense bill because they oppose President Donald Trump’s ongoing war with Iran. The bill, which would raise defense spending and increase troop pay, failed to get enough votes as Democrats protested the continuing conflict.Key Facts
- The Senate vote on the defense bill was 50-46, falling short of the needed majority.
- The bill is called the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).
- The NDAA includes a substantial increase in Pentagon spending and a pay raise for military members.
- Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer opposed the bill due to the ongoing war in Iran.
- The war in Iran has lasted five months without a clear plan to end it.
- The White House recently announced it had resumed bombing strikes against Iran.
- The renewed conflict has caused economic problems, including unstable gas prices.
- Democrats say the defense bill should not approve or support further war actions.
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