Senate OKs compromise defense bill without culture war measures

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

44% : "Passing the NDAA enables us to hold the line against Russia, stand firm against the Chinese Communist Party, and ensure that America's defenses remain state of the art at all times.
37% : And it is likely to be the last major piece of legislation that passes this year as Democrats and Republicans remain deadlocked over government funding and emergency aid to Ukraine and Israel.
33% : Ahead of the final vote, senators blocked in a 65-35 vote a last-minute bid by Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) to strip out the four-month extension of federal authorities to conduct sweeping surveillance of foreigners' communications, known as Section 702 authority.

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