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July 14, 2026
Senate Democrats Block NDAA Amid Ongoing Iran Conflict
- Senate Democrats voted 50 to 46 against advancing the $1 trillion National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) in protest of President Trump's military actions in Iran.
- Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer stated the NDAA cannot serve as a 'permission slip' for the ongoing conflict, emphasizing the need for Congress to address the war's implications.
- The White House recently resumed bombing strikes against Iran, further escalating tensions and prompting Congress to consider war powers resolutions.
9 Sources
- Schumer rips Senate defense bill as Dems are poised to block itJul 14, 2026 at 2:54 PM · Politico
- Senate Dems block defense bill in protest of Iran warJul 14, 2026 at 6:45 PM · Politico
- Senate Dems draw rare line against must-pass Pentagon billJul 14, 2026 at 7:38 PM · Fox News
- Senate Democrats block $1.15 trillion defense authorization billJul 14, 2026 at 7:43 PM · The Hill
- Senate Democrats Block Defense Bill Over War in IranJul 14, 2026 at 7:43 PM · NYT
- Senate Democrats block must-pass defense policy bill over Iran war objectionsJul 14, 2026 at 7:48 PM · CBS News
- Senate Democrats block advancement of defense bill to protest Trump’s hostilities with IranJul 14, 2026 at 8:06 PM · The Guardian
- Senate Democrats block $1 trillion defense bill in protest over Iran warJul 14, 2026 at 9:45 PM · ABC News
- US Senate Democrats block $1.15 trillion defense bill over Iran war objectionsJul 14, 2026 at 9:50 PM · Reuters