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The House voted to adopt an amendment to H.R. 3838, the major annual defense policy bill for 2026. The amendment passed 221 to 207, largely along party lines.
This was a vote on a specific change, called an amendment, to H.R. 3838. This bill is the primary law that sets the budget and rules for the U.S. military for the 2026 fiscal year. It covers a wide range of national security issues, from troop salaries and equipment purchases to research into artificial intelligence. In the House of Representatives, an amendment is a proposal to add to, remove from, or change the wording of a bill. Before the full bill is voted on, members often vote on many individual amendments to shape the final version. This vote required a simple majority of those present to pass. The amendment was approved, meaning this change is now part of the version of the defense bill that the House is considering. The outcome was highly partisan: nearly all Republicans voted in favor, while almost all Democrats voted against it. The bill now moves closer to a final vote in the House.
The House will continue debating other amendments or proceed to a final vote on passing the entire bill (H.R. 3838).
OPEN BILL →Why it matters. This amendment directly influences the specific spending and policy priorities of the U.S. military, reflecting the majority party's approach to national security.
Who’s affected. Military Personnel: Decisions in this bill affect the resources, equipment, and policies that govern daily military life and operations. · Defense Contractors: Amendments to procurement policy can change how the government contracts for aircraft, ships, and new technologies.
Democrats. The Democratic caucus largely opposed the amendment, with only 6 members voting in favor.
Republicans. The Republican caucus was nearly unanimous in support, with 214 members voting 'yes' and only 2 voting 'no'.
On Agreeing to the Amendment
Sep 10, 2025
The House voted to adopt an amendment to H.R.
3838, the major annual defense policy bill for 2026. The amendment passed 221 to 207, largely along party lines.
An amendment is a formal proposal to alter a bill's text. This vote determines if a specific change will be included in the bill before the House takes a final vote on the entire package.
The House will continue debating other amendments or proceed to a final vote on passing the entire bill (H.R. 3838).
This amendment directly influences the specific spending and policy priorities of the U.S. military, reflecting the majority party's approach to national security.
The vote was split almost entirely along party lines, with Republicans overwhelmingly supporting the measure and Democrats opposing it.
The Democratic caucus largely opposed the amendment, with only 6 members voting in favor.
The Republican caucus was nearly unanimous in support, with 214 members voting 'yes' and only 2 voting 'no'.
One independent member voted in favor of the amendment.