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12 Democrats vote against Defense bill in rare committee split
Twelve Democrats voted against the House Armed Services Committee's $1.15 trillion Defense policy bill, a rare split. Rep. Adam Smith described it as a 'good solid bill' supporting troop pay raises, allies, and defense.
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