Military Budget: Funding the Department of Defense for 2026
The Senate must act next: a Senate floor vote.
This is a major spending bill that the government must pass to keep the military running. While there may be arguments over specific spending levels, both parties generally agree on the need to fund the troops.
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The bill funds over $1 billion for DoD drug interdiction and counter-drug activities, including National Guard border-support operations. Increased military presence and surveillance along drug-trafficking routes can affect migration patterns and enforcement, though the effect is indirect.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 137.
The bill is now on the schedule for the full chamber to consider. It's in line for debate and a vote.
Committee on Appropriations. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator McConnell. With written report No. 119-52.
Introduced in Senate
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The US House passed the Department of Defense Appropriations Act 2026, which includes significant funding for Taiwan's defense. The bill allotts hundreds of millions for the Taiwan Security Cooperation Initiative to provide weapons, services, and military training to the island.
The US Senate blocked the FY2026 defense appropriations bill in a 50-44 vote as a government shutdown stretched into its third week. Democrats filibustered the measure, seeking leverage for healthcare subsidies, while Republicans urged passage to fund military personnel and operations.
Senate Democrats blocked the Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2026, halting funding for military pay and procurement. The move comes as President Trump redirects R&D funds to cover immediate troop paychecks during the ongoing federal government shutdown.
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Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2026
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