The outgoing president of U.S, Donald Trump, vetoed the Congress-approved defense budget. “Unfortunately … it does not contain critical national security measures, contains provisions that do not respect our veterans and our military history, and contradicts my government’s efforts to put America first in our national security actions and foreign operations. policy, ”Trump said in a statement, calling the project a“ gift ”to China and Russia.
Previously, the outgoing ruler had threatened to veto the budget because it does not include a repeal of Section 230, which protects Internet companies from liability for what they or third parties post on their websites.
The package also includes provisions to limit the amount of money Trump can move for him boundary wall and another requiring the military to rename the bases named after Confederate figures.
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The Senate overwhelmingly voted to pass the massive $ 740 billion funding bill, with a veto-vote of 84-13, a major rebuke to the president. Trump’s stance on the bill drastically divided Republicans, forcing them to choose between loyalty to the president and legislation governing the country’s defense policy. The House of Representatives has also recently adopted the measure with a veto-resistant majority.
It is unclear whether Republicans will again challenge and vote on Trump to override his veto. However, several House lawmakers, including Democrats and Republicans on the Armed Services Committee, previously said they will shorten their vacation for Congress to return to Washington to veto if necessary. A new vote has not yet been scheduled.
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The project also includes salary increases for US soldiers, equipment upgrades and supplies that require more attention before troops withdraw from Afghanistan, CNN says.
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