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HR6395: William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021

116th Congress (2019–2021) · House bill · Sponsor: Rep. Smith, Adam [D-WA-9]

This page covers HR6395 in the 116th Congress. Bill numbers start over every Congress, so HR6395 in another Congress is a different bill.

William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021


Key facts

Item Detail
Roll-call votes 5
Chamber Senate
Latest vote 2021-01-01: Veto Overridden (81-13, 2/3 majority required)
Latest action 2021-01-02: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Policy area Armed Forces and National Security
Official record Congress.gov

What the bill does

William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 This bill authorizes FY2021 appropriations and sets forth policies for the Department of Defense (DOD) and other programs and activities. It does not provide budget authority, which is provided in subsequent appropriations legislation. The bill authorizes appropriations to DOD for Procurement, including aircraft, weapons and tracked combat vehicles, shipbuilding and conversion, and missiles; Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation; Operation and Maintenance; Working Capital Funds; Chemical Agents and Munitions Destruction; Drug Interdiction and Counter-Drug Activities; the Defense Inspector General; the National Defense Sealift Fund; the Defense Health Program; the Armed Forces Retirement Home; the Space Force; Overseas Contingency Operations; and Military Construction. The bill also authorizes the FY2021 personnel strengths for active duty and reserve forces and sets forth policies regarding military personnel; acquisition policy and management; international programs; National Guard and Reserve Force facilities; compensation and other personnel benefits; health care; matters relating to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019); DOD organization and management; civilian personnel matters; matters relating to foreign nations; and strategic programs, space activities, cyber operations, and intelligence matters. The bill authorizes appropriations for base realignment and closure activities, and maritime matters. The bill authorizes appropriations and sets forth policies for Department of…

Subjects: Accidents, Administrative law and regulatory procedures, Advanced technology and technological innovations, Advisory bodies, Afghanistan, Agricultural conservation and pollution, Air quality, Alliances, Alternative and renewable resources, Appropriations


Roll-call votes on HR6395 (116th Congress)

Every recorded vote on this bill, newest first, with a link to the official tally. Member-by-member positions are on each member’s profile.

Date Chamber Question Result Yea Nay Not voting Record
2021-01-01 Senate On Overriding the Veto H. R. 6395 Veto Overridden (81-13, 2/3 majority required) 59 12 1 Official tally
2021-01-01 Senate On the Cloture Motion H. R. 6395 Cloture Motion Agreed to (80-12, 3/5 majority required) 58 11 3 Official tally
2020-12-30 Senate On the Motion to Proceed H. R. 6395 Motion to Proceed Agreed to (80-12) 58 11 3 Official tally
2020-12-11 Senate On the Conference Report H. R. 6395 Conference Report Agreed to (84-13) 58 12 2 Official tally
2020-12-11 Senate On the Cloture Motion H. R. 6395 Cloture Motion Agreed to (84-13, 3/5 majority required) 58 12 2 Official tally

Frequently asked

What is HR6395 in the 116th Congress?

HR6395 (William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021) was introduced in the 116th Congress (2019–2021) by Rep. Smith, Adam [D-WA-9].

What is the latest action on HR6395?

On 2021-01-02: Message on Senate action sent to the House.

How many roll-call votes were held on HR6395?

5 recorded votes in the 116th Congress. The most recent, on 2021-01-01, was "On Overriding the Veto H.R. 6395": Veto Overridden (81-13, 2/3 majority required).