House Democrats bypass Mike Johnson on Ukraine aid bill with Republican help
Summary
House Democrats gathered enough signatures to bypass Speaker Mike Johnson and force a vote on a bill providing military aid to Ukraine and new sanctions on Russia. The bill faces challenges in the Senate and White House and may not become law.Key Facts
- Democrats used a discharge petition to bypass the House Republican leader and bring the Ukraine aid bill to a vote.
- The petition got 218 signatures, including all 215 House Democrats and 3 Republicans who support Ukraine.
- The bill proposes $1.3 billion in military aid, up to $8 billion in loans for Ukraine, and new sanctions on Russia.
- This is the eighth time in three years that a discharge petition was used to bypass GOP leadership in the House.
- The vote on the Ukraine bill will likely happen after Memorial Day.
- Despite House support, the bill faces opposition in the GOP-led Senate and concerns from the White House.
- The bill is intended to support Ukraine amid its war with Russia and help with diplomacy efforts.
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