THE HILL 1625 K STREET, NW SUITE 900 WASHINGTON DC 20006 | 202-628-8500 TEL | 202-628-8503 FAX. WASHINGTON Kentucky Republican Sen. Rand Paul defied leaders of both parties Thursday and single-handedly delayed until next week Senate approval of an WASHINGTON The Senate overwhelmingly approved on Thursday a $40 billion emergency military and humanitarian aid package for Ukraine, moving quickly This bill provides $40.1 billion in FY2022 emergency supplemental appropriations for activities to respond "And if you believe in the rule of law and if you believe that Putin could be on a slippery slope is he going to stop in Ukraine and is he going to go in Eastern Europe, like they did before? Vladimir Putin and his cronies must be held responsible. Rep. Ashley Hinson (R-Iowa) Rep. Elissa Slotkin (D-Mich.) Rep. August Pfluger (R-Texas) Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-Colo.) Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-Wash.) I think we ought to be prioritizing American strength. Rep. Andy Kim (D-N.J.) Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. Rep. Jim Baird (R-Ind.) No Democrats voted against the legislation. The pandemic aid, which totals $10 billion, has stalled for weeks because Senate Republicans are demanding a vote on a border policy measure. Rep. Cori Bush (D-Mo.) In a split with party leaders, 11 Senate Republicans Thursday voted against a bill to send $40 billion in military aid to Ukraine as Russia's invasion of the nation nears its fourth month. Rep. Tom Cole (R-Okla.) Rep. Anna Eshoo (D-Calif.) Rep. Mike Kelly (R-Pa.) Rep. Jesus Garcia (D-Ill.) The United Nations General Assembly voted in overwhelming support to adopt a resolution condemning Russia's invasion of Ukraine less than a day before the war in eastern Europe reaches its one-year mark. The president is not a king or dictator. Rep. Garret Graves (R-La.) Rep. French Hill (R-Ark.) Rep. Nikema Williams (D-Ga.) First and foremost is John Kennedy. Rep. Colin Allred (D-Texas) In floor remarks before Thursday's vote, Republican Leader Mitch McConnell promised a "big bipartisan landslide" and seemed to thumb his nose at concerns from Paul and other deficit hawks about the cost of the Ukraine bill. The voting coincidence with the U.S. of the others were: 29 percent Uganda 30 percent Sudan, Jordan 31 percent Ethiopia, Yemen, Nigeria, Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) "But the fact that we need to replenish our stocks, so that's about $10 billion at least in terms of spending on that. ET: This story has been updated with statement by Jake Sullivan. Rep. Gus Bilirakis (R-Fla.) The House on Tuesday night voted 368-57 to pass nearly $40 billion in additional military, economic and humanitarian aid to Ukraine to fight against Russia's Rep. Derek Kilmer (D-Wash.) Rep. Dwight Evans (D-Pa.) Legal Statement. Rep. Tony Gonzales (R-Texas) Rep. Ben Cline (R-Va.) The measure was backed by every voting Democrat and by nearly 3 out of 4 Republicans. Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) Sen. Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.) Sen. Roger Marshall (R-Kan.) House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) said that the bill was about democracy versus a dictatorship., The Ukrainian people are fighting the fight for their democracy, and in doing so, for ours as well, Pelosi said. They cited concerns about sending billions of dollars abroad as the United States struggles with economic challenges of its own. Sen. Michael Bennet (D-Colo.) Rep. Mark Pocan (D-Wis.) Rep. Lucy McBath (D-Ga.) Buddy Carter (R-Ga.) Please let us know if you're having issues with commenting. Rep. Andy Barr (R-Ky.) Sen. Chris Coons(D-Del.) Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) Pelosi rushed the bill to the House floor without hearings or time for members to adequately review the bill. The aid package also allocates $4.365 billion to the U.S. Agency for International Development, with the majority of the cash going toward efforts to provide emergency food assistance for individuals experiencing hunger as a consequence of the Russia-Ukraine conflict. In occupied territories, Russia is planning to conscript 17-year-olds. Rep. Michael Waltz (R-Fla.) Sen. Michael Bennet (D The Senate passed $40 billion in aid to Ukraine for military equipment and humanitarian assistance. Required fields are marked *. Rep. Marie Newman (D-Ill.) FILE PHOTO: The U.S. Capitol is seen as the House of Representatives prepares to debate the Senate's version of U.S. President Joe Biden's COVID-19 relief plan in Washington, U.S., March 8, 2021. Rep. Maxine Waters (D-Calif.) House passes $40 billion Ukraine aid package with broad bipartisan support BY: Jennifer Shutt - May 11, 2022 WASHINGTON The U.S. House voted overwhelmingly Tuesday to provide an additional $40 billion in economic, humanitarian and military assistance to Ukraine as its troops continue fighting back against Russias invasion. President Biden has made a private visit to Ukraine. I felt this would help diminish the number of votes against the package. Rep. Victoria Spartz (R-Ind.) The legislation heads to President Joe Biden's desk next. The Senate voted 86-11 Thursday to approve a $40 billion Ukraine aid package that would replenish U.S. stockpiles of weapons transferred to Ukraine and provide billions of dollars to help the Ukrai Rep. David Trone (D-Md.) The Associated Press contributed to this report. "I'm all for giving them, you know, money every month for a while. The Senate voted on Thursday to pass an additional $40 billion in new aid for Ukraine, after President Joe Biden called on Congress last month to deliver the additional funding, to help counter Russian President Vladimir Putin's invasion over the long term. Sen. Kyrsten Sinema(D-Ariz.) 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. Kentucky Republican Sen. Rand Paul defied leaders of both parties Thursday and single-handedly delayed until next week Senate approval of an additional $40 billion to help Ukraine and its allies withstand Russia's three-month old invasion. pic.twitter.com/ihDDg5jfXO, When asked for comment, National Security Council press secretary Sean Savett directed Newsweek to a statement by National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan, who said the vote on Thursday "was an overwhelming demonstration of support for Ukraine.". We look forward to continuing to work with Senate leadership to get this bill to the Presidents desk quickly and keep assistance flowing to Ukraine without interruption, she added in a statement. Rep. Danny Davis (D-Ill.) Rep. Don Bacon (R-Neb.) In occupied territories, Russia is planning to conscript 17-year-olds. Disclaimer: The information provided on this site is for informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for advice from your physician or other health care professional. Rep. Marcy Kaptur (D-Ohio) Associated Press writer Farnoush Amiri contributed to this report. Psaki said the additional resources in the aid package will allow the U.S. to send more weapons, such as artillery, armored vehicles, and ammunition, to Ukraine, and help the U.S. replenish our stockpile and support U.S. troops on NATO territory.. The legislation put forth by lawmakers includes an additional $3.4 billion for military and humanitarian assistance than the package requested by the White House. Ukrainian refugees from the Azovstal steel plant in Mariupol arrive in a bus to a registration and humanitarian aid center for internally displaced people, amid Russia's ongoing invasion of Ukraine, in Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine, May 8, 2022. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-Fla.) Follow him on Twitter@SeanMoran3, London / EuropeNational SecurityPoliticsAndy BiggsinflationJoe BidenLauren BoebertThomas MassieUkraine. Your email address will not be published. Rep. Loretta Sanchez (D-Calif.) Rep. Jim Costa (D-Calif.) Rep. Bennie Thompson (D-Miss.) Rep. Andrew Garbarino (R-N.Y.) Rep. Greg Stanton (D-Ariz.) Senator Mike Braun, R-IN, questions FBI Director Christopher Wray during a Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies hearing June 23, 2021 on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer of N.Y., speaks to the media after a Democratic policy luncheon, Tuesday, Oct. 19, 2021, on Capitol Hill in Washington. read more. Sen. James Lankford (R-Okla.) Stories from Ukraine. Rep.Peter DeFazio (D-Ore.) Rep. Burgess Owens (R-Utah) Rep. Bob Gibbs (R-Ohio) "At least 25% directly to the military in the United States, some to strengthen our forces in Europe. I actually lean more towards Democrat typically. Sen. Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) Rep. Jody Hice (R-Ga.) Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) Sen. Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii) Rep. Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) Afterward, Rep. Jason Crow, D-Colo., a member of that delegation and a former Army Ranger, said the Ukrainians need advanced drones and longer-range weapons like artillery, rockets and anti-ship missiles that will help them push back the Russians. Rep. Dina Titus (D-Nev.) Democrats hope to produce a separate COVID-19 package soon, though its fate is unclear. The measure was released as Washington has become increasingly assertive about its goals and its willingness to help Ukraine with more sophisticated weapons. Rep. Kevin Brady (R-Texas) Rep. Brendan Boyle (D-Pa.) Subscribe to our channel for the latest updates on Russias war in Ukraine. Rep. John Garamendi (D-Calif.) Additional Ukraine Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2022. Rep. Glenn Grothman (R-Wis.) Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.) Rep. Robert Aderholt (R-Ala.) Rob Portman (R-Ohio) Rep. Vicky Hartzler (R-Mo.) And then when you add a thousand other off the book sources of aid, the entire intel world, you're looking at Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.) Rep. Betty McCollum (D-Minn.) He does not make every definitive decision. Sen. Mike Lee (R-Utah) Rep. Peter Meijer (R-Mich.) This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. Rep. Ed Perlmutter (D-Colo.) Rep. Jeff Van Drew (R-N.J.) The Senate on Monday overwhelmingly advanced a $40 billion Ukraine aid package that easily passed the House last week but had stalled in the upper chamber because of an objection from Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.). Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, also noted that some of the money is going to the U.S. military. Sen. Mazie Hirono (D-Hawaii) Moscow has little to show for it beyond a strip of territory in the south and marginal gains in the east. Rep. Judy Chu (D-Calif.) White House press secretary Jen Psaki on Tuesday evening said the House passage of the supplemental was a critical step in showing the world that the U.S. supports Ukraine amid the Russian invasion. The measure sailed to passage by a lopsided 368-57 margin, providing $7 billion more than Bidens request from April and dividing the increase evenly between defense and humanitarian programs. Rep. Riordan McClain (R-Ohio) Rep. Diana DeGette (D-Colo.) Rep. Mark Takano (D-Calif.) Rep. Albio Sires (D-N.J.) We Americans all of us Democrats and Republicans cannot afford to stick our heads in the sand while Vladimir Putin continues his vicious belligerence against the Ukrainian people while he fires at civilian hospitals and targets and kills children and innocent people," he said. Rep. Ruben Gallego (D-Ariz.) Transfers thus far have included relatively expensive weapons like the 5,500 Javelin anti-tank guided missiles and 1,400 Stinger antiaircraft missiles given to Kyiv, as well as less-costly munitions like the 184,000 155-millimeter shells provided to Ukraine for a protracted artillery battle in Donbas. Among the members in favor include some of Ukraine's strongest allies to have provided military support since the start of Russia's invasion, including the United States, which helped draft the resolution. Rep. John Joyce (R-Pa.) Sen. Richard Burr (R-N.C.) Sen. Steve Daines (R-Mont.) Tyler Olson is a for Capitol Hill Producer for Fox News in Washington, D.C. Get the latest updates from the 2024 campaign trail, exclusive interviews and more Fox News politics content. Rep. Jack Bergman (R-Mich.) Rep. Ayanna Pressley (D-Mass.) I oppose Russia's invasion of Ukraine, but we can't help Ukraine by spending money we don't have. Rep. Rep. Mike Thompson (D-Calif.) Rep. Jim Banks (R-Ind.) Rep. Dutch Ruppersberger (D-Md.) Rep. Al Lawson (D-Fla.) Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-Pa.) Rep. Darin LaHood (R-Ill.) Sen. Deb Fischer (R-Neb.) Here are their names. Rep. Robert Latta (R-Ohio) And quite honestly we should have included Rand Paul's amendment to get the special investigator in Afghanistan on the case right away to review this," Johnson said. Rep. Katie Porter (D-Calif.) Instead of $40 billion more of our tax dollars going to Ukraine and billions more going to other Biden priorities like so-called global disinformation, lets put America first for a change, Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-CO) said. Honestly, do we not deserve a plan? said Rep. Michael Burgess, R-Texas. Rep. Lori Trahan (D-Mass.) "This bill will protect democracy, limit Russian aggression, and strengthen our own national security, while, most importantly, supporting Ukraine," Democratic Representative Rosa DeLauro, who chairs the House Appropriations Committee, said as she urged support for the spending package. His administration and Ukrainian leaders have pressed hard for its swift enactment, warning that they would run out of American aid by Thursday if Congress failed to act. The UN General Assembly adopted a resolution that demands #Russia leave #Ukraine.In favour: 141Against: 7Abstentions: 32 pic.twitter.com/WnEoRp94kx. Secretary of State Antony Blinken previously said that the U.S. has warned some of Russia's closer economic partners, such as China, that there would be "serious consequences" for supporting the invasion of Ukraine. Determined to project strong bipartisan support for Kyiv, Senator Mitch McConnell, Republican of Kentucky and the minority leader, worked for days leading up to the vote to tamp down on the anti-interventionist strain in his party, arguing both privately and publicly to his colleagues that the United States needed to aid a young democracy standing between Russian aggression and the Western world. Rep. Terri Sewell (D-Ala.) There will be significant Republican support," he said. Despite some GOP opposition, the bill passed by a final tally of 86-11, with the support of leadership from both parties and a significant majority of Republican senators. Rep. Mike Carey (R-Ohio) The House approved a $39.8 billion aid package for Ukraine on Tuesday, sending the massive supplemental to the Senate as Russias invasion nears the three Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer (R-Mo.) Sen. Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.) Sen. John Boozman (R-Ark.) Rep. Roger Williams (R-Texas), Rep. Ami Bera (D-Calif.) Sen. Ed Markey (D-Mass.) House Republican eyeing legislation to prevent Santos from profiting off Hemorrhaging losses, the Feds problems are now the taxpayers, Lukashenko arrives in Beijing as concerns rise around China-Russia relations, 10 key figures who will and wont be at CPAC, Murdoch: Hannity was privately disgusted with Trump after 2020 election, Top takeaways from student loan forgiveness arguments at the Supreme Court. Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-Ill.) And I think some of the Trump supporters have sort of linked up with the isolationists a lot of talk out in the primaries about this sort of thing. Rep. Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.) Sen. Bob Casey (D-Pa.) Rep. David Schweikert (R-Ariz.) Sen. Angus King (I-Maine) Rep. Jim McGovern (D-Mass.) Rep. Madison Cawthorn (R-N.C.) Rep. Bonnie WatsonColeman (D-N.J.) Rep. Michael McCaul (R-Texas) Rep. Mike Bost (R-Ill.) Rep. Henry Cuellar (D-Texas) Rep. Daniel Kildee (D-Mich.) Rand Paul stalls quick Senate OK of $40 billion Ukraine package. On Thursday, Turkey again voted to condemn Russia. Rep. Charlie Crist (D-Fla.) Rep. Carolyn Maloney (D-N.Y.) Rep. Darrell Issa (R-Calif.) Japan has promised to lead the world with $5.5 billion in Ukraine aid. Rep. Donald Beyer (D-Va.) The vote featured strong Republican and Democrat support for the bill; however, some populist Senate Republicans opposed the legislation, believing that America should focus its efforts on domestic crises such as 40-year-high inflation and baby Rep. Chellie Pingree (D-Maine) Rep. Joe Neguse (D-Colo.) "Those senators who voted to gift $40 billion to Ukraine argue that it is in our national security interest," Paul said on the Senate floor after the vote. Rep. Mike Quigley (D-Ill.) Rep. Paul Tonko (D-N.Y.) Rep. Paul Gosar (R-Ariz.) Rep. Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) Rep. Alex Mooney (R-W.Va.) For those in this country and others, Mr. Speaker, who thought that war was a 19th or 20th century concern, this crisis has underscored the importance of capable military alliances, the centrality of NATO, and the critical importance of American leadership in the trans-Atlantic alliance, Rep. Hal Rogers (R-Ky.), the dean of the House, said on the House floor. The Biden administration is expected to announce another $2 billion in Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative funds on Friday, the one-year anniversary of the I think were on a path to getting that done, McConnell told reporters. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., pose for a photo in Kyiv, Ukraine, on Saturday, May 14. The lopsided vote, with just 11 senators in opposition all Republicans reflected the remarkable bipartisan support on Capitol Hill for a massive investment in Ukraines war effort, which propelled the bill through the House last week. House passes $40 billion Ukraine aid package with broad bipartisan support BY: Jennifer Shutt - May 11, 2022 WASHINGTON The U.S. House voted overwhelmingly Tuesday to provide an additional $40 billion in economic, humanitarian and military assistance to Ukraine as its troops continue fighting back against Russias invasion. Putin has arrived in Saint Petersburg to attend an annual meeting of regional parliamentary speakers, State Duma and Council of the Federation representatives. Rep. Stephanie Murphy (D-Fla.) Rep. Ken Buck (R-Colo.) Rep. Nanette Diaz Barragn (D-Calif.) The UN has voted to demand Russia exit Ukraine. Other countries that may have initially condemned the invasion have since increased their exports to Russia, such as Turkey, which has tripled its cargo transport since the war began, the Times wrote. Rep. Tom Emmer (R-Minn.) ", "I'm not against the why, I'm against the how we're doing it," Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Ala., said Thursday. On Thursday, the five-nation coalition was joined by Mali and Nicaragua. Sen. Ben Ray Lujn (D-N.M.) Rep. Lisa BluntRochester (D-Del.) Rep. Julia Brownley (D-Calif.) Rep. Mark Green (R-Tenn.) "Anyone concerned about the cost of supporting a Ukrainian victory should consider the much larger cost should Ukraine lose," McConnell said as he encouraged all members to join the "big bipartisan supermajority" voting to advance the aid package. Rep. Angie Craig (D-Minn.) 7691, the Additional Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2022. Rep. Steve Chabot (R-Ohio) Rep. Gregory Meeks (D-N.Y.) Rep. Grace Meng (D-N.Y.) Democrats, meanwhile, are railing against Republicans for the fact they delayed the Ukraine funding bill by a full week. Thats nationalism. The Senate voted Thursday to pass a roughly $40 billion bill to send aid to Ukraine as the country fights back against Russias brutal and unprovoked attacks. Rep. Mike Levin (D-Calif.) The new legislation would bring American support for the effort to nearly $54 billion, including the $13.6 billion in support Congress enacted in March. The new measure includes $6 billion to arm and train Ukrainian forces, $8.7 billion to restore American stores of weapons shipped to Ukraine and $3.9 billion for U.S. forces deployed to the area. The House on Tuesday night passed a $40 billion military and humanitarian aid package for Ukraine in an overwhelming 368 to 57 vote, weeks after lawmakers And then a good deal of it is humanitarian," he said. Rep. Van Taylor (R-Texas) Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. Rep. Lizzie Fletcher (D-Texas) Rep. Vern Buchanan (R-Fla.) Rep. Bill Posey (R-Fla.) Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com. Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-Md.) The pinnacle of that effort came over the weekend, when Mr. McConnell traveled to Kyiv, Ukraine, Stockholm and Helsinki, Finland, in what he said was partly a bid to push back on former President Donald J. Trumps hostility toward NATO and the aid legislation itself. Rep. Tom McClintock (R-Calif.) Biden's fellow Democrats narrowly control Congress, but the bill will need Republican votes to get through the Senate. Rep. Salud Carbajal (D-Calif.) As the Times reported prior to the vote on Thursday, some nations that have chosen to remain neutral on the Russia-Ukraine war see the conflict as a European or western issue. The new aid package also includes humanitarian assistance - $5 billion to address food insecurity globally due to the conflict and nearly $9 billion for an economic support fund for Ukraine. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) It needs to be clean of extraneous matters, directly related to helping the Ukrainians win the war.. Rep. Ed Case (D-Hawaii) Rep. Bill Johnson (R-Ohio) Rep. Scott DesJarlais (R-Tenn.) This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Rep. Bob Good (R-Va.) Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) In the end, fewer than a dozen Republicans, including Senator Josh Hawley of Missouri, who is also regarded as a presidential contender, voted no. The combined total population of the countries that either abstained or voted against ordering Russia's withdrawal is approximately 5.6 billion, according to data from the U.N. and World Bank. Sen. Ben Cardin (D-Md.) Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) Rep. Ann Wagner (R-Mo.) Rep. David Cicilline (D-R.I.) See here for a complete list of exchanges and delays. Rep. Lois Frankel (D-Fla.) Rep. Adam Smith (D-Wash.) Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., arrives for a Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee hearing on Jan. 11, 2022, at Capitol Hill in Washington. With the House having passed the aid package earlier this month, it will now head next to Biden's desk. Rep. Karen Bass (D-Calif.) Rep. Zoe Lofgren (D-Calif.) Avril D. Haines, the director of national intelligence, told senators earlier this week that President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia is digging in for a long campaign and was counting on the United States resolve to support Ukraine flagging. Its about prioritizing American security and American interests.. Those weapons have helped Ukraine hold its own surprisingly well against its more lethal foe, but the grinding war is taking its toll. Rep. Warren Davidson (R-Ohio) Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.) Senate falters in push to pass $40B Ukraine aid Sen. Rand Paul, who is demanding Congress designate a federal watchdog to track the money, blocked a Sen. Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) WASHINGTON, May 10 (Reuters) - The U.S. House of Representatives approved more than $40 billion more aid for Ukraine on Tuesday, as Congress races to Sen. Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.) Rep. Rep. Ron Estes (R-Kan.) The measure includes $6 billion for Ukraine for intelligence, equipment and training for its forces, plus $4 billion in financing to help Kyiv and NATO allies build up their militaries. China abstains from UN vote on Russian withdrawal. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said recently the U.S. wants a weakened Russia that cant quickly restore its capability to attack other countries. Many Republicans have railed against Bidens rampant spending, which they believe has led to the historic inflation unfolding two years into his administration. The package also includes $8.8 billion for a dedicated fund intended to help Ukraines government continue to function, and $4.4 billion for international disaster assistance, part of an effort to stem the disruption to the global food chain as a result of the war. Rep. John Larson (D-Conn.) Rep. Ted Deutch (D-Fla.) The House took a critical step today in sending a clear, bipartisan message to Ukraine, to Russia, and to the world that the United States stands with the people of Ukraine as they defend their democracy against Russian aggression, she wrote in a statement. Rep. Lee Zeldin (R-N.Y.). Rep. Glenn Thompson (R-Pa.) (Ukrainian Presidential Press Office via AP), "Today, the Senate will approve more lethal assistance for Ukraine. The legislation would provide $40 billion in emergency funding to support the Ukrainian people and defend global democracy in the wake of Russias unprovoked attack on Ukraine.. Rep. Jason Smith (R-Mo.) Rep. Nydia Velazquez (D-N.Y.) Rep. Bobby Scott (D-Va.) Of the 14 biggest recipients of U.S. aid, however, only one, the Democratic Republic of Congo, voted with the U.S. more often than the overall average 58 percent voting coincidence with the U.S. Rutherford, a member of the House Appropriations Committee, and Blumenauer voted for a $40 billion supplemental military and humanitarian aid package for Ukraine passed in May, the Congressional Record shows. He said he agrees that Western countries must help Ukraine stand up to Russia but added, Does the administration not need to come to us with where we are going with this?. The Ukraine Needs Just Two More Weeks And A Bit More Money To Flatten The Russians. Rep. Madeleine Dean (D-Pa.) The $40 billion is in addition to $14 billion in Ukrainian aid that Congress just approved in March. Screens display the vote count during a special session of the General Assembly on Ukraine at the United Nations headquarters in New York City on February 23, 2023. Rep. Adriano Espaillat (D-N.Y.) Republican support for more pandemic spending is waning and including that money would have slowed the Ukraine measure in the 50-50 Senate, where at least 10 GOP votes will be needed for passage. Rep. Susie Lee (D-Nev.) As China, Iran and North Korea watch our response, we must show the world that America stands firm with its allies and will do what is necessary to protect our interests abroad, said Rep. Kay Granger of Texas, top Republican on that committee. Rep. Patrick McHenry (R-N.C.) Rep. Emanuel Cleaver (D-Mo.) He is more of a figure head/representative for the country. (Contributor/Getty Images). Theres also $8.8 billion in economic support for Ukraine, $4 billion to help Ukraine and allies finance arms and equipment purchases and $900 million for housing, education and other help for Ukrainian refugees in the U.S. To enhance the measures chances in Congress, the House bill dropped Bidens proposal to ease the pathway to legal permanent residency for qualifying Afghans who fled to the U.S. after last summers American withdrawal from that country. Republican Senator Rob Portman, a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and leader of the Senate Ukraine caucus, said he expected enough Republican backing for the bill to get it through the Senate. Theres $8.7 billion for the Pentagon to rebuild stocks of weapons it has shipped to Ukraine and $3.9 billion for U.S. troops in the region. Thank you for all our help. The trip was designed to convey to the Europeans that skepticism about NATO itself, expressed by the previous president, was not the view of Republicans in the Senate, Mr. McConnell said in an interview. Coons said the Ukrainians message was: Thank you, do more. Rep. David Price (D-N.C.) Roughly $8.7 billion of the cash in the legislation will go to the Economic Support Fund to respond to emergent needs in Ukraine, including budget support and countering human trafficking. The war has killed thousands of civilians, forced millions of Ukrainians from their homes and reduced cities to rubble. So am I! Sen. Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) It neglects priorities at home (the border), allows Europe to freeload, short changes critical interests abroad and comes w/ no meaningful oversight., Thats not isolationism, he added. Rep. Lucille Roybal-Allard (D-Calif.) Rep. Richard Neal (D-Mass.) 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