WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- Sen. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, issued the following news release: * * * Legislation to Strengthen National Defense Passes Senate with Provisions Championed by Senator Collins * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Susan Collins announced that the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which authorizes $878 billion in total defense spending, passed the Senate by a vote of 77 to 20. The bill now heads to a conference committee to resolve differences   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- Sen. Angus S. King Jr., I-Maine, issued the following news release: * * * Senate Passes King-Backed Legislation Supporting Maine Economy and Strengthening National Security * WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, the U.S. Senate voted to pass the bipartisan Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA ) by a 77-20 vote. U.S. Senator Angus King (I-ME), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC), had previously worked with his colleagues to secure strong in  more