HR7900, the bill authorizing the "Defense" budget was approved last night 329-101 y-n. The bill authorizes spending $840 B which includes $37 B on top of Biden's budget request. the House bll allocates $808.4 billion for the Pentagon, $30.5 billion to the Department of Energy and another $400 million in defense-related activities elsewhere in the federal government.
Here is how OR Representatives voted
| Oregon | |||
| Nay | OR 1st | D | Bonamici, Suzanne |
| Yea | OR 2nd | R | Bentz, Cliff |
| Nay | OR 3rd | D | Blumenauer, Earl |
| Nay | OR 4th | D | DeFazio, Peter |
| Nay | OR 5th | D | Schrader, Kurt |
And here is the vote nationwide divided by Dems and Reps. Once again a clear bi-partisan approval. So who is the war party? The duopoly: Dem/Rep Party.
| All Votes | Democrats | Republicans | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yea | 77% | 329 | 180 | 149 |
| Nay | 23% | 101 | 39 | 62 |
| Not Voting | 1 | 1 | 0 | |
Passed. Simple Majority Required. Source: house.gov.
The vote in the Senate is expected in Sept. Their Senate Armed Services Committee approved the Biden budget plus an additional $45 billion.
After the Senate approves the budget, the House and Senate will form a committee to iron out the difference. A new vote will be held on this joint bill and if approved, it will be sent to the President for his signature. The President, however he is, always signs.