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Senate Democrats block defense bill to protest Iran hostilities
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Senate Democrats block defense bill to protest Iran hostilities
Senate Democrats on Tuesday prevented the National Defense Authorization Act from advancing, citing ongoing US military operations against Iran.
- All Senate Democrats voted against advancing the defense bill, denying the 60 votes needed for cloture.
- Chuck Schumer said his party cannot support the NDAA as long as the US remains in combat with Iran.
- Donald Trump earlier threatened a 20% fee on vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz but later withdrew the proposal while vowing to maintain the blockade of Iranian ports.
- Republican leader John Thune accused Democrats of putting politics ahead of support for service members.
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