Dozens of House Republicans on Friday voted for an amendment that would decrease funding for NATO by $481 million.
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The measure, which was rejected 333-80, was part of a wider funding bill for Veterans Affairs and military construction and came at a time when President Donald Trump and his administration have repeatedly cast doubt on U.S. membership in the bloc, as well as other members’ contributions.
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Florida Representative Greg Steube, a Republican who pushed the measure, said on X that those who voted against it wanted to “keep sending your tax dollars to NATO instead of prioritizing our own troops and military infrastructure.”
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House Republicans who voted for the amendment:
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