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The Senate passed the conference report on the National Defense Authorisation Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (NDAA) by an overwhelming, bipartisan vote of 87 to 10.
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The 2018 National Defence Authorisation Act (NDAA) sailed through both the chambers of the Congress' House of Representatives and the Senate by a voice vote.
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Now, the US Secretary of Defense will have to certify that Pakistan is not providing military, financial, or logistical support to any individuals designated by the US as a terrorist operating in Pakistan or Afghanistan.
But the measure faces more hurdles before it can become law, notably because it would increase military spending beyond last year's $619 billion bill, which is barred by the 2011 Budget Control Act's caps on government spending.
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The highlights of the bill released by Arizona Senator John McCain said it “enhances security cooperation between the United States and India”.
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The 2016 bill includes a $3.2 billion increase in military spending when there has been no similar increase in non-defense funding.
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