S 1071 Passed in House – FY 2026 NDAA

This afternoon the House took up S 1071, the vehicle for the FY 2026 National Defense Authorization Act. After a little more than an hour of debate, and a motion to recommit (which failed), the House voted 312 to 112 to pass the amended bill. There was a bit of political theatrics earlier in the day when H Res 936, the rule for the consideration of S 1071 (and five other bills) was being considered. The vote was kept open for an hour and 22 minutes, while the Republican leadership twisted arm to get five Republicans to change their Nays to Yeas, passing the Resolution by a vote of 215 to 211.

The bill now goes back to the Senate where there should be sufficient votes to pass the bill once it comes to a vote. There will be roadblocks, snags, and delays, but the bill will eventually pass.