The Senate approved a defense bill directing $895 billion to military activities, with many supporting despite controversy over a provision denying transgender health coverage for minors.
Despite a majority support, some Democrats opposed the bill due to a provision preventing TRICARE from covering medical interventions for treating gender dysphoria in children under 18.
The bill includes significant pay raises for service members while expanding access to meal assistance, housing, and child care programs for those in uniform.
Democrats led by Senator Tammy Baldwin attempted to remove the controversial provision from the defense bill, but their amendment was never put to a vote.
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