18 House Republicans defy Trump and vote to send $1.3 billion to Ukraine
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Eighteen House Republicans voted alongside Democrats to approve a $1.3 billion aid package for Ukraine, defying party leadership and President Trump. The legislation passed with a 226-195 vote, showcasing a significant split within the GOP. Despite its passage in the House, the bill faces challenges in the Senate and potential veto from Trump.
- ▪Eighteen House Republicans joined 207 Democrats to approve the aid package for Ukraine.
- ▪The vote was 226-195, indicating a divide within the Republican Party.
- ▪The bill faces hurdles in the Senate and could be vetoed by President Trump.
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Eighteen House Republicans broke ranks on Thursday and joined nearly every single Democrat in voting to send an additional $1.3 billion in aid to Ukraine and impose new sanctions on Russia. In a 226-195 vote, the House approved the legislation defying both House GOP leadership and President Donald Trump’s preferred approach to ending the war in Ukraine. Overall, 18 House Republicans voted with 207 Democrats to approve the measure. Recommended Stories Golden rules out replacing Platner on ballot amid scandals Graham Platner hit by fresh wave of allegations about treatment of women and Nazi tattoo Democrats bracing for more bombshells in Platner sexting scandal: Byron York Rep. Kevin Kiley (I-CA), an independent who caucuses with the House GOP, also voted in favor.
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