WASHINGTON: The US House of Representatives on Saturday (Apr 20) with broad bipartisan support passed a US$95 billion legislative package providing security assistance to Ukraine, Israel an
House Speaker Mike Johnson speaks to members of the media at the Capitol building, Apr 20, 2024. Senate, which passed a similar measure more than two months ago
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expressed his thanks, saying US lawmakers moved to keep"history on the right track." The vote on passage of the Ukraine funding was 311-112. Significantly, 112 Republicans opposed the legislation, with only 101 in support. Meanwhile, the House's actions during a rare Saturday session put on display some cracks in what generally is solid support for Israel within Congress. Recent months have seen progressive Democrats express anger with Israel's government and its conduct of the war in Gaza.
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