Senate

National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026

Bill S1071

119th Congress

Bill Status:

Introduced
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
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Became Law

At a glance

Current status

Senate

Became Law

Next step

Enacted

Latest vote

Senate
Dec 17, 2025
Motion Agreed to (77-20)
Margin: 76-19

Party split: Mostly party-line

Summary

This bill sets forth policies and authorities for FY2026 for Department of Defense (DOD) programs and activities, military construction, and the national security programs of the Department of Energy (DOE). The bill also sets forth policies and autho...

Voting history

Senate
Dec 17, 2025
Motion Agreed to (77-20)
Margin: 76-19
Senate
Dec 16, 2025
Cloture Motion Agreed to (76-20, 3/5 majority required)
Margin: 75-19
Senate
Dec 11, 2025
Motion to Proceed Agreed to (75-22)
Margin: 74-21

Notable context

  • Signed into law on date unknown
  • Latest vote: Motion Agreed to (77-20) (76-19) — Party split: Mostly party-line in the Senate on Dec 17, 2025

Why people are debating this bill

  • Passed overwhelmingly (76–19)
  • Bipartisan support