House Passes $1.15 Trillion Defense Bill; Senate Already Blocked Its Version

The House passed a $1.15 trillion defense spending bill on July 22 in a 216–212 vote, with six Democrats joining Republicans. Rep. Adam Smith said the bill includes "$1.15 trillion in discretionary spending" — money Congress approves year to year. Senate Democrats blocked the measure last week, seeking concessions on President Trump's Iran military effort. The bill now moves to the Senate to reconcile with S. 4784.