Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-Colo.) Rep. Brenda Lawrence (D-Mich.) Rep. John Rose (R-Tenn.) Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar (R-Fla.) Rep. Nikema Williams (D-Ga.) The Senate voted on a bipartisan basis Thursday evening to pass a massive $1.5 trillion government funding bill that includes $13.6 billion in aid to Ukraine. It needs to be clean of extraneous matters, directly related to helping the Ukrainians win the war.. Rep. Lance Gooden (R-Texas) He said he agrees that Western countries must help Ukraine stand up to Russia but added, Does the administration not need to come to us with where we are going with this?. Rep. Tom Cole (R-Okla.) Rep. Mikie Sherrill (D-N.J.) When Mr. Trump announced his opposition to the $40 billion package, Mr. McConnell said, he worried that he could lose a lot more than 11 Republican votes. Rep. Grace Napolitano (D-Calif.) Rep. Larry Bucshon (R-Ind.) The House took a critical step today in sending a clear, bipartisan message to Ukraine, to Russia, and to the world that the United States stands with the people of Ukraine as they defend their democracy against Russian aggression, she wrote in a statement. Anyone can read what you share. Rep. Steve Cohen (D-Tenn.) Rep. Mike Kelly (R-Pa.) Rep. Seth Moulton (D-Mass.) White House press secretary Jen Psaki on Tuesday evening said the House passage of the supplemental was a critical step in showing the world that the U.S. supports Ukraine amid the Russian invasion. Subscribe to our channel for the latest updates on Russias war in Ukraine. Rep. Sam Graves (R-Mo.) Sen. Steve Daines (R-Mont.) Thirty-two nations chose to abstain from the vote on Thursday, including China and India, which, as the New York Times reports, have provided essential economic or diplomatic support to Russia in light of western sanctions. Rep. Brad Wenstrup (R-Ohio) Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) We Americans all of us Democrats and Republicans cannot afford to stick our heads in the sand while Vladimir Putin continues his vicious belligerence against the Ukrainian people while he fires at civilian hospitals and targets and kills children and innocent people," he said. Rep. Steve Horsford (D-Nev.) The package includes $6 billion for security assistance, including training, equipment, weapons and support; $8.7 billion to replenish stocks of U.S. equipment sent to Ukraine, and $3.9 billion for European Command operations. Rep. Norma Torres (D-Calif.) Rep. Charlie Crist (D-Fla.) Currently covering the U.S. Congress with a focus on foreign policy and national security, she was twice part of Reuters' teams awarded the National Press Club's Edwin M. Hood Prize for Diplomatic Reporting. Rep. Chip Roy (R-Texas) lamented getting text for the $40 billion bill at 3 in the afternoon before the House voted on it Tuesday night, calling portions of the bill a massive slush fund that goes to the State Department.. Rep. Colin Allred (D-Texas) WebWATCH: GOP splinters over $40 billion supplemental funding for Ukraine. In the end, fewer than a dozen Republicans, including Senator Josh Hawley of Missouri, who is also regarded as a presidential contender, voted no. Rep. Ed Perlmutter (D-Colo.) Join half a million readers enjoying Newsweek's free newsletters. Last modified on Thu 23 Feb 2023 23.39 EST. Rep. Claudia Tenney (R-N.Y.) Congressional leaders struck a deal Monday to send $39.8 billion in military and humanitarian aid to Ukraine Rep. David Price (D-N.C.) There are no if ands or buts. Rep. Liz Cheney (R-Wyo.) Rep. Mike Simpson (R-Idaho) Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) Rep. Greg Murphy (R-N.C.) Rep. Lee Zeldin (R-N.Y.). Learn how your comment data is processed. Sen. Jon Ossoff (R-Ga.) I think we ought to be prioritizing American strength. Rep. Riordan McClain (R-Ohio) Some Republicans opposed the bill, criticizing Democrats for moving too quickly to send too many U.S. taxpayer dollars abroad. We have a hard fight ahead. ", Russian President Vladimir Putin speaks during the Council of Lawmakers at the Tauride Palace, on April 27, 2022, in Saint Petersburg, Russia. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said recently the U.S. wants a weakened Russia that cant quickly restore its capability to attack other countries. The dissenting votes in the House and Senate set the table for what is going to be a very heated debate in the fall, said Jessica Anderson, the executive director of Heritage Action, which lobbied against the bill. Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., who visited Ukrainian President Volodymir Zelenskyy over the weekend, pushed for the Senate to pass the bill since last week. Sen. John Boozman (R-Ark.) (Bloomberg) -- Russia blamed Ukraine for drone attacks in the Krasnodar and Adygea regions near the Black Sea but said they were repelled and damage was Putin has arrived in Saint Petersburg to attend an annual meeting of regional parliamentary speakers, State Duma and Council of the Federation representatives. Rep. Jake Ellzey (R-Texas) 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. The legislation, among other things, provide: The $40 billion aid package serves as an extra $6.8 billion beyond what President Joe Biden initially proposed. Rep. Barry Loudermilk (R-Ga) Moscow has little to show for it beyond a strip of territory in the south and marginal gains in the east. Rep. Raul Grijalva (D-Ariz.) Sen. Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.) Of the countries Haley mentioned in her Sunday interview, the U.S. government in FY 2022 disbursed $305.78 million to Iraq, $266.44 million to Zimbabwe, 188.53 million to Pakistan, $17.37 million to Belarus, $9.65 million to China, and $7.05 Among the members in favor include some of Ukraine's strongest allies to have provided military support since the start of Russia's invasion, including the United States, which helped draft the resolution. In their biggest concession, Biden and Democrats abandoned plans Monday to include additional billions of dollars to build up U.S. supplies of medicines, vaccines and tests for COVID-19. Senate falters in push to pass $40B Ukraine aid Sen. Rand Paul, who is demanding Congress designate a federal watchdog to track the money, blocked a Rep. Josh Gottheimer (D-N.J.) Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-Ill.) Rep. Michael Burgess (R-Texas) Rep. Billy Long (R-Mo.) The $40 billion is in addition to $14 billion in Ukrainian aid that Congress just approved in March. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) Some Republicans used the election-season debate to accuse Biden of being unclear about his goals. Sen. Richard Shelby (R-Ala.) Rep. Bobby Scott (D-Va.) Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer (R-Mo.) show topics and opinions expressed by hosts and/or guests are not necessarily the opinions of The Power Hour, station, or advertisers, Full List: How Members of Congress Voted on $40 Billion for Ukraine. Rep.Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-Fla.) Rep. Nancy Mace (R-S.C.) ", Paul added: "By my calculation, each income taxpayer in our country would need to pay $500 to support this $40 billion, which by some accounts is a down payment and will need to be replenished in about four months.". Sen. Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.) Rep. Angie Craig (D-Minn.) Rep. Jimmy Panetta (D-Calif.) Rep. Bennie Thompson (D-Miss.) Required fields are marked *. Biden met in the White House Situation Room Tuesday with Pelosi and six other House Democrats who traveled recently to Ukraine and Poland. And then a good deal of it is humanitarian," he said. I think were on a path to getting that done, McConnell told reporters. The momentum behind the bill showed how the searing images of suffering in Ukraine, coupled with fears about Russian aggression spreading beyond the countrys borders, had at least for now overcome resistance from both parties to American involvement in war abroad, even as isolationist voices off Capitol Hill have steadily grown louder in their skepticism. Rep. Richard Neal (D-Mass.) Rep. Carol Miller (R-W.Va.) Sen. Patty Murray (D-Wash.) The new legislation would bring American support for the effort to nearly $54 billion, including the $13.6 billion in support Congress enacted in March. A home was destroyed by Russian forces in Vilkhivka, Ukraine. Sen. Maria Cantwell (D-Wash) Rep. Mark Takano (D-Calif.) WASHINGTON (AP) The House emphatically approved a fresh $40 billion Ukraine aid package Tuesday as lawmakers beefed up President Joe Bidens Rep. Sharice Davids (D-Kan.) Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) WASHINGTON The Senate overwhelmingly approved on Thursday a $40 billion emergency military and humanitarian aid package for Ukraine, moving quickly and with little debate to deepen the United States support for an increasingly costly and protracted fight against a brutal Russian invasion. Rep. Pramila Jayapal (D-Wash.) Psaki said the additional resources in the aid package will allow the U.S. to send more weapons, such as artillery, armored vehicles, and ammunition, to Ukraine, and help the U.S. replenish our stockpile and support U.S. troops on NATO territory.. Rep. Adrian Smith (R-Neb.) The House passed the Ukraine spending bill by 368 to 57, with every 'no' vote coming from Republicans. The trip was designed to convey to the Europeans that skepticism about NATO itself, expressed by the previous president, was not the view of Republicans in the Senate, Mr. McConnell said in an interview. All rights reserved. Rep. Matt Cartwright (D-Pa.) Sen. Tina Smith (D-Minn.) The House on Tuesday night passed a $40 billion military and humanitarian aid package for Ukraine in an overwhelming 368 to 57 vote, weeks after lawmakers Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., arrives for a Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee hearing on Jan. 11, 2022, at Capitol Hill in Washington. Avril D. Haines, the director of national intelligence, told senators earlier this week that President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia is digging in for a long campaign and was counting on the United States resolve to support Ukraine flagging. "I think it will pass. Rep. Terri Sewell (D-Ala.) Sen. Ben Cardin (D-Md.) Biden had asked for $5 billion. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) House passes $40 billion Ukraine aid package with broad bipartisan support BY: Jennifer Shutt - May 11, 2022 WASHINGTON The U.S. House voted overwhelmingly Tuesday to provide an additional $40 billion in economic, humanitarian and military assistance to Ukraine as its troops continue fighting back against Russias invasion. Rep. Shontel Brown (D-Ohio) Sen. Bill Hagerty (R-Tenn.) Ukrainian refugees from the Azovstal steel plant in Mariupol arrive in a bus to a registration and humanitarian aid center for internally displaced people, amid Russia's ongoing invasion of Ukraine, in Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine, May 8, 2022. It is high time to SIT DOWN AND TALk. This is not like WWII. Rep. Jerry McNerney (D-Calif.) It will now go to President Biden's desk. Rep. Dan Meuser (R-Pa.) Rep. Donald Norcross (D-N.J.) Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R-Iowa) WebUkraine. Rep. Julia Brownley (D-Calif.) Sen. Tim Scott (R-S.C.) Rep. Peter Meijer (R-Mich.) Update 2/24/23, 1:40 a.m. 149 out of 211 House Republicans voted to send $40 Billion to Ukraine 70% of elected the House GOP 40 billion for Ukraine is a turning point in America. Legal Statement. Russian President Vladimir Putin speaks during the Council of Lawmakers at the Tauride Palace, on April 27, 2022, in Saint Petersburg, Russia. Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) Rep. Fred Keller (R-Pa.) An additional seven members voted against ordering Russia's withdrawal, an increase from the last time the U.N. voted on a similar measure. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) Sen. Richard Burr (R-N.C.) Rep. Andy Levin (D-Mich.) Rep. Virginia Foxx (R-N.C.) Rep. Pete Stauber (R-Minn.) Rep. Deborah Ross (D-Calif.) Rep. John Garamendi (D-Calif.) Rep. Rep. John Yarmuth (D-Ky.), Rep. Jodey Arrington (R-Texas) Rep. Michael Waltz (R-Fla.) WebBiden didnt just give 40 billion to Ukraine. The bill would give Ukraine military and economic assistance, help regional allies, replenish weapons the Pentagon has shipped overseas and provide $5 billion to address global food shortages caused by the wars crippling of Ukraines normally robust production of many crops. 7691, the Additional Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2022. Rep. George Butterfield (D-N.C.) Rep. Gary Palmer (R-Ala.) "At least 25% directly to the military in the United States, some to strengthen our forces in Europe. 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In occupied territories, Russia is planning to conscript 17-year-olds. See here for a complete list of exchanges and delays. Receive special announcements and news updates from The Power Hour, Yes, I would like to receive emails from The Power Hour. I actually lean more towards Democrat typically. (Ukrainian Presidential Press Office via AP), "Today, the Senate will approve more lethal assistance for Ukraine. Rep. Pete Aguilar (D-Calif.) Rep. Mike Rogers (R-Ala.) Rep. Bill Johnson (R-Ohio) They want a vote on an amendment to stop the administration from rescinding Title 42, the Trump-era pandemic policy that allows for the fast expulsion of migrants at the border and prohibits them from seeking asylum. Rep. Scott Franklin (R-Fla.) Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) Rep. Mike Levin (D-Calif.) Rep. Matt Rosendale (R-Mont.) Rep. Marcy Kaptur (D-Ohio) Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) Screen for heightened risk individual and entities globally to help uncover hidden risks in business relationships and human networks. Sen. Tim Kaine (D-Va.) Despite some GOP opposition, the bill passed by a final tally of 86-11, with the support of leadership from both parties and a significant majority of Republican senators. The Associated Press contributed to this report. Rep. Kevin Brady (R-Texas) Rep. Vern Buchanan (R-Fla.) Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-Wash.) Rep. Jerrold Nadler (D-N.Y.) Rep. Bill Pascrell (D-N.J.) Republicans opposing the bill pointed to the fact that the bill was not paid for, adding to the national debt. The measure now heads to the Senate, which is expected to act quickly. Rep. Ron Estes (R-Kan.) The Biden administration has utilized the drawdown authority to send aid to Ukraine throughout the Russian invasion, which began on Feb. 24. Rep. French Hill (R-Ark.) Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) Pelosi rushed the bill to the House floor without hearings or time for members to adequately review the bill. The Senate voted on Thursday to pass an additional $40 billion in new aid for Ukraine, after President Joe Biden called on Congress last month to deliver the Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) I'm voting against tonight's reckless $40B Ukraine spending bill. But the senators opposing the bill gave differing reasons for why, including opposition to the general policy and concern about a lack of oversight. The Senate voted Thursday to pass a roughly $40 billion bill to send aid to Ukraine as the country fights back against Russias brutal and unprovoked attacks. The Senate overwhelmingly approves $40 billion in aid to Ukraine, sending it to Biden. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., pose for a photo in Kyiv, Ukraine, on Saturday, May 14. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin). Rep. Marc Veasey(D-Texas) You've successfully subscribed to this newsletter! Rep. Mark Pocan (D-Wis.) China abstains from UN vote on Russian withdrawal. Rep. Jennifer Wexton (D-Va.) THE HILL 1625 K STREET, NW SUITE 900 WASHINGTON DC 20006 | 202-628-8500 TEL | 202-628-8503 FAX. As the Times reported prior to the vote on Thursday, some nations that have chosen to remain neutral on the Russia-Ukraine war see the conflict as a European or western issue. WebU.S. Theres $8.7 billion for the Pentagon to rebuild stocks of weapons it has shipped to Ukraine and $3.9 billion for U.S. troops in the region. "By passing this aid package the Senate can now say to the Ukrainian people help is on the way: real help, significant help, help that could ensure the Ukrainian people are victorious," he said. Rep. Cynthia Axne (D-Iowa) Sen. Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.) Rep. Kevin Hern (R-Okla.) Sen. Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.) Rep.Vicente Gonzalez (D-Texas) Transfers thus far have included relatively expensive weapons like the 5,500 Javelin anti-tank guided missiles and 1,400 Stinger antiaircraft missiles given to Kyiv, as well as less-costly munitions like the 184,000 155-millimeter shells provided to Ukraine for a protracted artillery battle in Donbas. President Joe Biden had asked Congress to approve an additional $33 billion in aid for Ukraine two weeks ago, but lawmakers decided to increase the military and humanitarian funding. This is not showing strength as so many of these clowns must believe. Rep. Robert Wittman (R-Va.) Rep. Scott DesJarlais (R-Tenn.) Sen. Ben Cardin (D-Md.) By Scott Wong. Rep. Paul Tonko (D-N.Y.) Turn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? Sen. Ben Sasse (R-Neb.) Rep. Austin Scott (R-Ga.) The legislation includes $6 billion for security assistance including training, equipment, weapons, logistical support, supplies and services for military and national security forces in Ukraine and $900 million for refugee support services such as housing, language classes and trauma services for individuals fleeing Ukraine. Rep. Barbara Lee (D-Calif.) Rep. Clay Higgins (R-La.) Rep. Don Bacon (R-Neb.) Those weapons have helped Ukraine hold its own surprisingly well against its more lethal foe, but the grinding war is taking its toll. Rep. Andrew Garbarino (R-N.Y.) Sen. Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) Counting last nights rushed vote, Congress has now spent more money on Ukraine in six months than we spend on all US roads and bridges in a year. ET: This story has been updated with statement by Jake Sullivan. Rep. Eddie Johnson (D-Texas) Rep. James Comer (R-Ky.) Rep. Cori Bush (D-Mo.) We look forward to continuing to work with Senate leadership to get this bill to the Presidents desk quickly and keep assistance flowing to Ukraine without interruption, she added in a statement. Troy Carter (D-La.) Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) With the House having passed the aid package earlier this month, it will now head next to Biden's desk. ET: This story was updated with additional background information. Opponents of the legislation said they expected rising domestic discontent with the size of the aid packages to grow as the conflict deepened. Sen. Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) Rep. Victoria Spartz (R-Ind.) Rand Paul stalls quick Senate OK of $40 billion Ukraine package. The House on Tuesday night voted 368-57 to pass nearly $40 billion in additional military, economic and humanitarian aid to Ukraine to fight against Russia's Rep. Nydia Velazquez (D-N.Y.) Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) Rep. Julia Letlow (R-La.) Disclaimer: The information provided on this site is for informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for advice from your physician or other health care professional. Build the strongest argument relying on authoritative content, attorney-editor expertise, and industry defining technology. The president is not a king or dictator. The The legislation put forth by lawmakers includes an additional $3.4 billion for military and humanitarian assistance than the package requested by the White House. Rep. Byron Donalds (R-Fla.) HAWLEY SAYS ASTRONOMICAL $40B UKRAINE AID BILL IS EVIDENCE OF BIDEN'S 'MISPLACED PRIORITIES AND HURTS US, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer of N.Y., speaks to the media after a Democratic policy luncheon, Tuesday, Oct. 19, 2021, on Capitol Hill in Washington. Rep. Jared Golden (D-Maine) Rep. Veronica Escobar (D-Texas) Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., arrives for a Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee hearing on Jan. 11, 2022, at Capitol Hill in Washington. Massie said this is something to think about the next time you are stuck in traffic or replacing a bent rim.. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-Ill.) Rep. Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) Rep. Frederica Wilson (D-Fla.) Rep. Albio Sires (D-N.J.) Rep. DeSantis says he insisted on no Disney characters at his Disney World What Bidens FHA mortgage fee cut means for buyers, Justice Jackson writes 1st Supreme Court majority opinion, Watch live: White House monkeypox response team holds briefing, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. Rep. Frank Pallone (D-N.J.) Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee (D-Texas) Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-Fla.) The Democratic-led House of Representatives voted 368-57 on Tuesday evening to pass a roughly $40 billion bill to deliver aid to Ukraine as it continues to face Rep. Steny Hoyer (D-Md.) Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) The voting coincidence with the U.S. of the others were: 29 percent Uganda 30 percent Sudan, Jordan 31 percent Ethiopia, Yemen, Nigeria, Rep. Bill Foster (D-Ill.) Rep. Nanette Diaz Barragn (D-Calif.) During an emergency session Thursday, 141 nations approved the resolution calling for Russia to "immediately, completely and unconditionally withdraw all of its military forces from the territory of Ukraine." Rep. Andy Biggs (R-Ariz.) | Coventry League, Russia suspends last nuclear treaty with US, Putin accuses NATO of direct involvement in attacks on Russia, China Now Has More ICBM Launchers Than the US, Lawmaker Confirms, CarolynCC Blakeman: Upcoming Event: Remember the COVID Victims February 23, 2-23 (Hour 2). The House passed $40 billion in additional aid to Ukraine, but 57 Republicans voted against it. Rep. Val Demings (D-Fla.) Sen. Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) Rep. Jim Clyburn (D-S.C.) Rep. Mike Johnson (R-La.) Rep. Ken Calvert (R-Calif.) Sen. Bob Menendez (D-N.J.) The vote featured strong Republican and Democrat support for the bill; however, some populist Senate Republicans opposed the legislation, believing that America should focus its efforts on domestic crises such as 40-year-high inflation and baby Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) Rep. Mary Scanlon (D-Pa.) Rep. Darren Soto (D-Fla.) Rep. Russ Fulcher (R-Idaho) Sen. Maggie Hassan (D-N.H.) The Senate on Monday overwhelmingly advanced a $40 billion Ukraine aid package that easily passed the House last week but had stalled in the upper chamber because of an objection from Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.). Roughly $8.7 billion of the cash in the legislation will go to the Economic Support Fund to respond to emergent needs in Ukraine, including budget support and countering human trafficking. Russian attacks on Ukraines southern port of Odesa have intensified in what seems an attempt to hamper deliveries of Western arms. He gives the final vote but there are checks and But it was unclear when the Senate would act, and changes there were possible, with Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., insisting that the measure be narrowly focused on the war. Rep. Burgess Owens (R-Utah) Senate (86-11) Senators who voted for the bill: Sen. Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.) Rep. Salud Carbajal (D-Calif.) ", Senator Mike Braun, R-IN, questions FBI Director Christopher Wray during a Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies hearing June 23, 2021 on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. (Sarah Silbiger-Pool/Getty Images), "Underlying policy, I'm okay with," Sen. Mike Braun, R-Ind., said outside the Senate floor Thursday. Republican support for more pandemic spending is waning and including that money would have slowed the Ukraine measure in the 50-50 Senate, where at least 10 GOP votes will be needed for passage. Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) (Bloomberg) -- Most Read from BloombergElon Musk Regains His Spot as the Worlds Richest PersonNigeria Latest: Tinubu Wins in Six States; Obi Takes ThreeNigeria Latest: Tinubu Wins Ekiti Vote; Next Briefing at 11 a.m.TD Bank to Pay $1.2 Billion to End Suit Tied to Ponzi SchemeGoldman Turns to Make-or-Break Unit as Rep. Jacob LaTurner (R-Kan.) Rep. Joaquin Castro (D-Texas) Additional Ukraine Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2022. Sen. Kyrsten Sinema(D-Ariz.) Sen. Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.) This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. In March 2022, five nationsBelarus, North Korea, Eritrea, Syria and Russiavoted against a resolution reaffirming Ukraine's sovereignty just weeks after Russia's invasion. WASHINGTON, May 19 (Reuters) - The U.S. Senate overwhelmingly approved nearly $40 billion in new aid for Ukraine on Thursday sending the bill to the Sen. Michael Bennet (D-Colo.) Rep. Alan Lowenthal (D-Calif.) Reporter's Notebook: Why Russians are so quick to blame the US. Rep. Antonio Delgado (D-N.Y.) But Schumer went further, calling out the group of Republicans who he expects will vote against the aid package. Sen. Bob Casey (D-Pa.) I know who I wont be supporting anymore. Russia 2 hours ago. Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-Md.) Everyone Practices Cancel Culture | Opinion, Deplatforming Free Speech is Dangerous | Opinion. Rep. Adam Smith (D-Wash.) Are there any adults in our Congress anymore? WASHINGTON (AP) The House emphatically approved a fresh $40 billion Ukraine aid package Tuesday as lawmakers beefed up President Joe Bidens initial request, signaling a magnified, bipartisan commitment to thwart Russian President Vladimir Putins bloody three-month-old invasion. All lawmakers who voted against the bill were Republicans. Rep. Betty McCollum (D-Minn.) Market data provided by Factset. But he had come to the conclusion, he said, that the assistance was worth supporting. Rep. Van Taylor (R-Texas) Rep. Patrick McHenry (R-N.C.) Rep. Loretta Sanchez (D-Calif.) Congress reaches deal on $40B Ukraine package. "We would have paid for this, we could have done it easily, we should have done that. Rep. Ben Cline (R-Va.) Rep. Stephanie Bice (R-Okla.) Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., led the opposition to the bill, demanding an inspector general be appointed to oversee the spending. Sen. Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.) Rep. Robin Kelly (D-Ill.) The 368 lawmakers (Republicans are in italic)that voted for this legislation include: Fifty-seven Republicans opposed the Ukraine package, which includes: Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY), who voted against the legislation, said the Ukraine aid billion spent more on all U.S. roads and bridges than the country spends in a year. Spending $40 billion on Ukraine aid more than three times what all of Europe has spent combined is not in Americas interests, Mr. Hawley wrote on Twitter. Rep. Joe Neguse (D-Colo.) And the speed with which it moved through Congress, where the leaders of both parties raised few questions about how much money was being spent or what it would be used for, was striking, given the gridlock that has prevented domestic initiatives large and small from winning approval in recent years. Rep. Anna Eshoo (D-Calif.) FILE PHOTO: The U.S. Capitol is seen as the House of Representatives prepares to debate the Senate's version of U.S. President Joe Biden's COVID-19 relief plan in Washington, U.S., March 8, 2021. The combined total population of the countries that either abstained or voted against ordering Russia's withdrawal is approximately 5.6 billion, according to data from Rep. Kathy Manning (D-N.C.) Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.) Rep. Madison Cawthorn (R-N.C.) REUTERS/Erin Scott. ), Sen. Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) The United States has rushed more than $3.5 billion worth of armaments to Ukraine since Russia invaded, including howitzers, anti-aircraft Stinger systems, anti-tank Javelin missiles, ammunition and recently-disclosed "Ghost" drones. The House voted 368-57 on Tuesday to approve the measure. Your email address will not be published. Rep. Tom OHalleran (D-Ariz.) Rep. Jamaal Bowman (D-N.Y.) Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) As the President said yesterday, we cannot afford any delay in this vital effort. A bill to provide billions for pandemic-response efforts in the United States is stalled, for instance, and Republicans opposed another this week to provide $28 million to address the nationwide shortage of baby formula. It shows a reckless indifference to the lives of people everywhere, not just those here in the USA. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., pose for a photo in Kyiv, Ukraine, on Saturday, May 14.
