18 House Republicans defy Trump and vote to send $1.3 billion to Ukraine
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Eighteen House Republicans voted alongside nearly all Democrats to approve $1.3 billion in aid for Ukraine. This decision defied both House GOP leadership and President Trump's stance on the issue. The legislation now faces challenges in the Senate and potential veto from Trump.
- ▪The House approved the aid package with a vote of 226-195.
- ▪Eighteen House Republicans joined 207 Democrats in supporting the measure.
- ▪The aid package was introduced last June and has faced opposition from the majority of House Republicans.
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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 18 House Republicans defy Trump and vote to send $1.3 billion to Ukraine Postal regulator asks Congress to clarify USPS’s responsibilities while offering rosier view of financial future Democrats aren’t running hearings — they’re filming TikToks: Joe Concha Rep.
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