House Passes GOP Defense Bill Cutting Austin's Salary to $1 Despite Dem Support

House passed defense spending bill that would cut Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin's salary to $1 due to amendment by Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene.
Rep. Jared Golden, one of two Democrats who voted for bill, defends his vote, saying he doubts Austin cares much about the pay cut.
Golden had previously voted against waiver allowing Austin, a former military member, to be Defense Secretary.
Salary cut was just one part of larger GOP defense spending bill, unlikely to become law in current form.
Two Democrats, Golden and Rep. Marie Gluesekamp Perez, joined most Republicans in voting for bill.

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