Defense spending has emerged as a key debate among Republicans as House lawmakers get set to vote on a new House rules package Monday evening.
The proposals include capping defense spending at the 2022 level for the next 10 years, which would amount to a roughly $75 billion, or 10%, cut to defense programs. House Republicans have a small majority in the House, and several conservatives already drew out the speaker vote until they gained significant concessions from Rep. Kevin McCarthy before he finally won the speakership on the 15th ballot.
Rep. Nancy Mace also told CBS,"I don't want to see defense cuts," though she said she was unsure about how she'll vote.
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