Democrats Split Over Defense Bill | Seattle News

The House narrowly passed a major defense bill with a 216-212 vote, fueled by six Democratic votes—including Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez—who supported it despite fierce opposition to a controversial voting measure tied to the bill. While many Democrats balked at the SAVE America Act, Perez defended her vote by highlighting key provisions like service member pay raises, domestic manufacturing boosts, and “Right to Repair” support. Other Washington Democrats, who helped draft the bill, voted against it, citing concerns over Iran and voter access. This split underscores the growing partisan divides in Congress, where even essential defense funding is weighed against political priorities. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/b5959e7b6e52851c