House Democrats support aid bill for Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan
The Guardian US — April 19, 2024, 03:00 PM UTC
Summary: House Democrats broke party lines to support Republican Speaker Mike Johnson in advancing a $95bn aid bill for Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan, and allies. The aid package includes $61bn for Ukraine, $26bn for Israel, and $8.12bn for the Indo-Pacific. Johnson faces opposition from hardline Republicans but has bipartisan support for crucial legislation. The House is expected to vote on the bill as early as Saturday.
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