National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027--Motion to Proceed

The Senate met to consider a motion to proceed to the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027, but most of the time went to remarks honoring Senator Lindsey Graham, who had recently died, with members from both parties recalling his military service, decades in Congress, and friendships across the aisle. Separately, Senators Cornyn and Tillis used floor time to defend the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, saying it has not restricted the rights of law-abiding gun owners and pointing to its mental health and school safety provisions; Cornyn asked whether anyone could cite an instance of the law taking away gun rights, and Tillis replied that none had been shown. Senator Cassidy also spoke briefly, saying families and small businesses are struggling with healthcare costs and urging passage of his plan to give families tax credits for medical bills and require providers to display prices upfront. Little substantive debate on the defense bill itself appears in these statements.Written by AI from the debate. Updated 2026-10-17.

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