USA military draft

The Republicans have long wanted mandatory military service by young Americans. In the National Defense Authorization Bill of 2026 the Selective Service will automatically register any and all Americans at least 18 years old starting December 2026. Americans no longer have to pick up an application and register. It is done for you. Probably through Social Security numbers Americans now receive at birth.

Recently the eligible service age for volunteers increased to 42 years old. 

Something is brewing in the Republican agenda as of today they voted down a bill submitted by Democrats to end the war Trump started with Iran 33 days ago. 

Why go through all this trouble of guaranteeing every American is registered for the draft if the military is to remain a volunteer force and there is little reason for war? Legally the military is still the Defense Department, but, no Republican is demanding Hegseth end the his preference to rename it. 

This December, after the Midtems, the Selective Service can easily begin a draft and start  mandatory service. This is a Republican rule of law when the Democrats are trying to end Trump’s aggression.