National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026

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Introduced, doneJuly 15, 2025
Committee, doneJuly 15, 2025
Floor Vote, doneOctober 10, 2025
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How Congress VotedOfficial Record

97members of the Senate voted

77 Yea, 20 Nay, 0 Present

3 Not Voting

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Senate votes by party
Party	Yea	Nay	Not Voting
Republican	50	1	2
Democrat	26	18	1
Independent	1	1	0
Total	77	20	3

Republican
Yea
50
Nay
1
Present
0
Not Voting
2
Democrat
Yea
26
Nay
18
Present
0
Not Voting
1
Independent
Yea
1
Nay
1
Present
0
Not Voting
0

Senate roll call vote, October 10, 2025

What This Bill Does

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). It also authorizes the Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board for FY2026. The bill authorizes appropriations but it does not provide budget authority, which is provided by appropriations legislation.

Among other elements, the bill

authorizes the procurement of various items, including aircraft, ships, and missiles;
authorizes active duty and reserve component personnel strength levels;
authorizes specified military construction projects and extends the authorization of certain projects from previous fiscal years;
requires DOD to develop a strategy on the national security implications of emerging biotechnologies;
requires the Navy to implement certain processes to improve the material condition and combat readiness of Navy surface ships maintained and repaired at private shipyards;
extends the Pacific Deterrence Initiative (an initiative to enhance U.S. deterrence and defense posture, assure allies and partners, and increase capability and readiness in the Indo-Pacific region) through FY2026; and
repeals various statutory provisions related to diversity, equity, and inclusion within DOD, including a provision establishing the position of Chief Diversity Officer of DOD.

For additional information on the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) see

In Focus IF10516, Defense Primer: Navigating the NDAA, and
In Focus IF10515, Defense Primer: The NDAA Process.

What Congress Said

Members who spoke about this bill on the floor, in their own words from the Congressional Record.

Republicans6 spoke

This spring, just a few days before Congress enacted the last continuing resolution, which is the spending plan--this resolution that would extend the Biden-era spending levels-- President Trump said in a speech that he wanted to do something that hadn't been done in over 20 years: balance the budget.
Rand PaulR-KY, Senate, September 29, 2025
The government is on the verge of a Democrat-caused shutdown, a shutdown of the Government of the United States of America.
John BarrassoR-WY, Senate, September 29, 2025
I want to begin my remarks this afternoon by reflecting on the tragic shooting at the Dallas ICE Facility that happened this last week. One detainee was killed and two others were injured by a 29-year-old shooter who was later found dead on the scene from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
John CornynR-TX, Senate, September 29, 2025

3 more speakers

The Chaplain, in his opening prayer, mentioned something about the shutting down of the government. It would be a good opportunity for me to follow on that and say that it costs money to shut down the government and costs money to open up the government.
Chuck GrassleyR-IA, Senate, September 29, 2025
I expect the distinguished minority leader, my friend from New York, will speak possibly after the first vote and report that we are still at an impasse on funding the government, which, of course, expires at midnight tomorrow night.
Roger F. WickerR-MS, Senate, September 29, 2025
I rise to urge passage of the funding bill that was approved by the House of Representatives earlier today. Now, let's be clear on what this bill is and what it is not.
Susan M. CollinsR-ME, Senate, September 19, 2025

Democrats3 spoke

The Senator from Wyoming is a friend of mine, really. And though we may disagree on some political issues, I greatly respect him and am glad to call him a colleague. But we do disagree on this point that he just made, and it is a very important disagreement because it affects every family in America.
Richard J. DurbinD-IL, Senate, September 29, 2025
Secondly, this bill takes critical steps to prevent Russ Vought from stealing money from cancer research or Trump deciding unilaterally he is going to cut off funding he doesn't like.
Patty MurrayD-WA, Senate, September 19, 2025
I would just make one point to my good friend from Wyoming. When we were in the majority for 4 years, there was not a shutdown--not one. Why? Because we did what you are supposed to do: talk in a bipartisan negotiation and each side has input.
Charles E. SchumerD-NY, Senate, September 19, 2025

Timeline

Nov 12, 2025House floor actionsReceived in the House.
Nov 10, 2025SenateMessage on Senate action sent to the House.
Oct 10, 2025Floor Vote
Oct 9, 2025SenateConsidered by Senate.
Oct 9, 2025Passed the Senate
Oct 8, 2025SenateConsidered by Senate.
Oct 6, 2025SenateConsidered by Senate. (consideration: CR S6943-6944)
Oct 1, 2025SenateConsidered by Senate. (consideration: CR S6889-6893)
Sep 30, 2025SenateConsidered by Senate.
Sep 29, 2025SenateConsidered by Senate. (consideration: CR S6805-6813)
Sep 19, 2025SenateConsidered by Senate. (consideration: CR S6781-6784)
Sep 17, 2025SenateConsidered by Senate. (consideration: CR S6667)
Sep 16, 2025SenateConsidered by Senate. (consideration: CR S6625)
Sep 11, 2025SenateConsidered by Senate. (consideration: CR S6561)
Sep 10, 2025SenateConsidered by Senate. (consideration: CR S6512)
Sep 4, 2025SenateMotion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (CR S6050)
Sep 3, 2025SenateMotion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (CR S5989)
Sep 2, 2025SenateMotion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (CR S5539)
Aug 2, 2025SenateMotion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (CR S5522)
Jul 15, 2025Library of CongressIntroduced in Senate
Jul 15, 2025SenateCommittee on Armed Services. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator Wicker. With written report No. 119-39.
Jul 15, 2025Introduced
Jul 15, 2025Committee
Apr 9, 2025SenateCommittee on Armed Services Subcommittee on Cybersecurity. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 119-75, pt. 8.
Apr 8, 2025SenateCommittee on Armed Services Subcommittee on Emerging Threats and Capabilities. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 119-75, pt. 5.
Mar 5, 2025SenateCommittee on Armed Services Subcommittee on Readiness and Management Support. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 119-75, pt. 3.

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National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026

What Do You Think?

What Happened in Congress?

How Congress Voted

How Congress Voted

How Each Member Voted

Yea 77

Nay 20

Not Voting 3

What This Bill Does

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What Do You Think?

What Happened in Congress?

Where the Bill Stands

How Congress Voted

How Congress Voted

How Each Member Voted

Yea 77

Nay 20

Not Voting 3

What This Bill Does

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