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Senate Democrats block defence bill over Iran war, Israel military integration

Senate Democrats have voted to block the debate on annual defence policy, objecting to Trumpโ€™s war on Iran as well as provisions that would more closely integrate the US and Israeli militaries.

The Senate voted 50-46 against the opening debate on the National Defence Authorisation Act (NDAA), with lawmakers almost entirely divided along party lines.

US Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer leaves after a news conference US Capitol on 17 June 2026 (Alex Wong/AFP)

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