"House Democrats Secure Passage of $95B Foreign Aid Bill for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan Despite GOP Opposition"
TL;DR
House Democrats broke ranks to support Republican speaker Mike Johnson in advancing a $95bn aid bill for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan, which has stalled in the House. The aid package includes $61bn for Ukraine, $26bn for Israel, and $8.12bn for the Indo-Pacific. Johnson faces opposition from hardline Republicans but has garnered praise for his efforts to push the legislation forward, with the House expected to vote on it as early as Saturday.
Topics:worldpolitics#bipartisan-legislation#house-democrats#mike-johnson#politics#ukraine-aid#us-foreign-aid
- House Democrats rescue Mike Johnson to save $95bn aid bill for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan The Guardian US
- GOP-led House panel uses Democratic votes to push foreign aid bills, setting up confrontation with conservatives CNN
- In Unusual Vote, Democrats Rescue Measure to Allow Vote on Ukraine Bill The New York Times
- Democrats help advance Ukraine, Israel aid in rare rules move The Hill
- House takes key test vote for Johnson’s $95B foreign aid plan after Dems help it advance Fox News
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