The unusual four-bill package also includes funds for Israel, security assistance for Taiwan and allies in the Indo-Pacific, and a measure that includes sanctions, a threat to ban the Chinese-owned social media app TikTok, and the potential transfer of seized Russian assets to Ukraine.
The legislation now proceeds to the Democratic-majority Sen ate, which passed a similar measure more than two months ago. U.S. leaders from Democratic PresidentThe Sen ate is set to begin considering the House-passed bill on Tuesday, with some preliminary votes that afternoon. Final passage was expected sometime next week, which would clear the way for Biden to sign it into law.
"The vital U.S. aid bill passed today by the House will keep the war from expanding, save thousands and thousands of lives, and help both of our nations to become stronger," Zelenskiy said on X. The vote on passage of the Ukraine funding was 311-112. Significantly, 112 Republicans opposed the legislation, with only 101 in support.
During the vote, several lawmakers waved small Ukrainian flags as it became clear that element of the package was headed to passage. Johnson warned lawmakers that was a "violation of decorum." Passage of the long-awaited legislation was closely watched by U.S. defense contractors, who could be in line for huge contracts to supply equipment for Ukraine and other U.S. partners.
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