(The Center Square) – U.S. Rep. Abe Hamadeh, R-Arizona, is proud of his vote in favor of the National Defense Authorization Act and likes what it means for his state.

The U.S. House approved the annual legislation Wednesday by a vote of 231-196. The vote was bipartisan, with 214 Republicans and 17 Democrats voting for the NDAA. Those voting against it consisted of 192 Democrats and four Republicans.

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