House Approves $9 Billion Ukraine Support Package as Senate Path Remains Uncertain
The U.S. House of Representatives passed the Ukraine Support Act on June 4, approving more than $1 billion in security and reconstruction aid for Ukraine along with up to $8 billion in military financing loans.
The legislation also expands sanctions against major sectors of the Russian economy, including financial institutions, oil, mining, and certain state-linked entities. The measure passed 226-195 after supporters used a discharge petition to bypass House leadership and force a vote. Eighteen Republicans joined Democrats in supporting the bill, highlighting divisions within the GOP over Ukraine policy.
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The legislation now heads toward an uncertain Senate path, where Republican leaders have not committed to bringing similar measures to the floor. Even if approved by the Senate, supporters may face the prospect of a presidential veto.
The vote marks one of the most significant congressional actions on Ukraine in more than a year and underscores continued bipartisan backing for aid despite growing political disagreements over the war.
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