House Overwhelmingly Approves Defense Bill Despite Trump Veto Threat

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December 9, 2020

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The House of Representatives on Tuesday overwhelmingly approved a $741 billion defense spending bill despite a veto threat from President Donald Trump, who insists the bill should repeal Section 230, a law that shields social media companies from liability.

US President Donald Trump looks on during a ceremony presenting the Presidential Medal of Freedom to … [+] wrestler Dan Gable in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC on December 7, 2020.

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The National Defense Authorization Act was approved with a veto-proof 335-78 majority.

The bill moves to the Senate next, where Republicans are divided over whether they want to delay military funding to support Trump’s crusade against Facebook, Twitter and Google.

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