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Senate Passes Defense Bill With Veto-Proof Majority, Defying Trump

Senate Passes Defense Bill With Veto-Proof Majority, Defying Trump
President Donald Trump listens during a ceremony in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington on Dec. 3, 2020. Evan Vucci/AP Photo
Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
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The Republican-led Senate approved a $740 billion major national defense bill on Friday, defying a threat to veto from President Donald Trump.

The final vote on the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) was 84-13, far greater than the two-thirds requirement to override a presidential veto.

Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
Jack Phillips is a breaking news reporter who covers a range of topics, including politics, U.S., and health news. A father of two, Jack grew up in California's Central Valley. Follow him on X: https://twitter.com/jackphillips5
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