WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Sen. Angela Alsobrooks issued the following press release:
Senator Angela Alsobrooks (D-Md.) released the following statement ahead of voting "No" on the motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to the Fiscal Year 2027 National Defense Authorization Act.
"Maryland is home to thousands of servicemembers, veterans, and civilians who work every day to protect our nation's national security. I am proud of the wins I secured in this legislation for them and their service to this nation. However, I cannot overlook that this bill authorizes over $1 trillion, which will continue to enable this President to take America deeper into a war with Iran that Congress has voted in a bipartisan and bicameral way to end. Thi...