Senate · Roll call 137 · 2nd session · July 22, 2020 A vote to end debate (invoke cloture) on a proposal described as in the nature of a substitute for S. 4049, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021.

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Cloture is the Senate procedure for ending debate on a matter. A proposal in the nature of a substitute would replace the text of the bill with new text. A Yes vote supports ending debate; a No vote opposes it. The Congressional Research Service says the bill authorizes FY2021 appropriations and sets forth policies for Department of Defense (DOD) programs and activities, including military personnel strengths, but does not provide budget authority, which is provided in subsequent appropriations legislation.

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Summary by the Congressional Research Service

National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 This bill authorizes FY2021 appropriations and sets forth policies for Department of Defense (DOD) programs and activities, including military personnel strengths. It does not provide budget authority, which is provided in subsequent appropriations legislation.