"Democrats Push for Vote on Ukraine Aid, Circumventing Speaker Johnson"
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A group of Democrats is urging House Speaker Mike Johnson to put the Senate's foreign aid bill, including Ukraine aid, to a floor vote, emphasizing the urgent need to help Ukraine fend off the Russian invasion. They argue that Ukraine's military deterioration could lead to American troops being deployed and are pressuring Johnson to take action. Pressure is mounting from various sources, including Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk and Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell, while Democrats have introduced a discharge petition to force the vote on Ukraine aid.
- Democrats plead with Johnson to put Ukraine bill on floor: ‘Lead, follow or get out of the way’ The Hill
- ‘Lead, follow or get out the way’: House speaker urged to act on Ukraine aid bill The Guardian US
- Lawmakers begin efforts to move around Johnson, force vote on Ukraine aid The Washington Post
- House Republicans consider a loan program for some Ukraine aid NBC News
- House Democrats Try to Bypass Speaker Johnson to Force Vote on Ukraine Aid The Wall Street Journal
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