<p>The US House of Representatives passed its version of a sweeping Bill setting policy for the Department of Defense on Friday, but the "must-pass" Bill's chances of becoming law were uncertain after Republicans added a series of culturally conservative amendments.</p>.<p>The House passed its version of the fiscal 2024 National Defense Authorisation Act, or NDAA, which sets policy for the Pentagon and authorizes $886 billion in spending, by a vote of 219-210.</p>
<p>The US House of Representatives passed its version of a sweeping Bill setting policy for the Department of Defense on Friday, but the "must-pass" Bill's chances of becoming law were uncertain after Republicans added a series of culturally conservative amendments.</p>.<p>The House passed its version of the fiscal 2024 National Defense Authorisation Act, or NDAA, which sets policy for the Pentagon and authorizes $886 billion in spending, by a vote of 219-210.</p>