The Senate approved its annual defense policy bill, the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), 70-20, funding the military at $924.7 billion for fiscal year 2026 amid the ongoing government shutdown.

The passage allows House and Senate committees to begin the conference process to reconcile differences with the House version, which proposes $893 billion.

The bill cleared over a dozen partisan and 50 minor amendments, including repeals of past Iraq and Gulf War military authorizations and new Pentagon authorities to counter drone threats.

Several amendments failed, such as blocking funds for Trump’s Qatari jet retrofit and restricting National Guard troop movements between states, The Hill has reported.

Lawmakers resolved other disputes over scrutiny of U.S. investments in China and veteran funeral honors, clearing the way for the bill’s advancement.