WASHINGTON (AP) — The old refrain is, “The president proposes, but Congress disposes.” Never a truer phrase has been uttered when it comes to the nation’s military budget.

The Republican-controlled House on Thursday overwhelmingly backed a $601 billion defense authorization bill that rebuffs Pentagon plans to retire Cold War-era aircraft, take ships out of commission and increase out-of-pocket costs for personnel. The vote was 325-98.