We have a hard fight ahead. Sen. Mitt Romney (R-Utah) 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 measures smooth path through Congress reflected a broad consensus on Capitol Hill, for now, to devote massive sums to supporting Ukraines war effort with little debate. Rep. Diana Harshbarger (R-Tenn.) WASHINGTON After a weeklong delay, the Senate voted Thursday to pass a $40 billion military, economic and humanitarian aid package for (Ukrainian Presidential Press Office via AP). In addition, the legislation authorizes a further $11 billion in Presidential Drawdown Authority, which allows the president to authorize the transfer of articles and services from U.S. stocks without congressional approval in response to an emergency. Rep. Charlie Crist (D-Fla.) Thank you for all our help. Peace talks are the only real option. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) Rep. Scott Fitzgerald (R-Wis.) 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. Bob Gibbs (R-Ohio) Most of the Republicans regarded as presidential prospects in 2024 Senators Ted Cruz of Texas, Tom Cotton of Arkansas, Tim Scott of South Carolina, and Marco Rubio of Florida backed the legislation even in the face of opposition from right-wing organizations. Rep. Frederica Wilson (D-Fla.) President Biden has made a private visit to Ukraine. Rep. Frank Pallone (D-N.J.) Sen. Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii) Rep. Madison Cawthorn (R-N.C.) The bill would give Ukraine military and economic assistance, help regional allies, replenish weapons the Pentagon has shipped overseas and provide $5 billion to address global food shortages caused by the wars crippling of Ukraines normally robust production of many crops. Rep. Bill Foster (D-Ill.) Rep. Rep. James Himes (D-Conn.) Rep. Karen Bass (D-Calif.) 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. ", "I'm not against the why, I'm against the how we're doing it," Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Ala., said Thursday. Rep. Raul Ruiz (D-Calif.) On Thursday, the Senate voted 86-11 to pass a roughly $40 billion aid package for Ukraine. Oksana Markarova, Ukraines ambassador to the U.S., attended Tuesdays separate Democratic and Republican Senate lunches and expressed gratitude for the support theyve received. Rep. Suzan DelBene (D-Wash.) And I also was trying to minimize the vote against the package in my own party., We have a sort of an isolationist wing, he continued. WASHINGTON, May 19 (Reuters) - The U.S. Senate overwhelmingly approved nearly $40 billion in new aid for Ukraine on Thursday sending the bill to the Vladimir Putin and his cronies must be held responsible. (Bloomberg) -- Most Read from BloombergElon Musk Regains His Spot as the Worlds Richest PersonNigeria Latest: Tinubu Wins in Six States; Obi Takes ThreeNigeria Latest: Tinubu Wins Ekiti Vote; Next Briefing at 11 a.m.TD Bank to Pay $1.2 Billion to End Suit Tied to Ponzi SchemeGoldman Turns to Make-or-Break Unit as Rep. Tom Malinowski (D-N.J.) 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. Rep. Warren Davidson (R-Ohio) Rep. Patrick McHenry (R-N.C.) Rep. Ed Perlmutter (D-Colo.) (Ukrainian Presidential Press Office via AP), "Today, the Senate will approve more lethal assistance for Ukraine. Rep. Jason Smith (R-Mo.) Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Rep. Jeff Van Drew (R-N.J.) The $40 billion is in addition to $14 billion in Ukrainian aid that Congress just approved in March. Please let us know if you're having issues with commenting. Rep. Adriano Espaillat (D-N.Y.) Sen. John Hickenlooper (D-Colo.) 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. Donald Norcross (D-N.J.) 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. Rep. Jerry McNerney (D-Calif.) The package includes $6 billion for security assistance, including training, equipment, weapons and support; $8.7 billion to replenish stocks of U.S. equipment sent to Ukraine, and $3.9 billion for European Command operations. Rep. Rick Allen (R-Ga.) Are there any adults in our Congress anymore? President Biden was expected to quickly sign the Ukraine aid package into law. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com. Rep. Jared Golden (D-Maine) Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) Learn how your comment data is processed. House debate reflected a perspective, shared broadly by both parties, that the U.S. has even more at stake than standing by Ukraine. Rep. Mike Thompson (D-Calif.) ", Ambassador to the U.N. Linda Thomas-Greenfield told reporters after Thursday's votes that adopting the resolution to again condemn Russia's actions was "historic.". Rep. Barbara Lee (D-Calif.) 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. Ted Budd (R-N.C.) What theyre saying: Congress passing this bill sent a clear bipartisan message that the country is united and standing in support of Ukraine, President Joe Biden said in a statement. Rep. Haley Stevens (D-Mich.) Here are their names. Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) "So I'm a nationalist. Rep. Brian Babin (R-Texas) Rep. Tim Ryan (D-Ohio) Rep. Chip Roy (R-Texas) lamented getting text for the $40 billion bill at 3 in the afternoon before the House voted on it Tuesday night, calling portions of the bill a massive slush fund that goes to the State Department.. Rep. Adam Schiff (D-N.Y.) Sen. Tim Kaine (D-Va.) 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. They want a vote on an amendment to stop the administration from rescinding Title 42, the Trump-era pandemic policy that allows for the fast expulsion of migrants at the border and prohibits them from seeking asylum. Reporter's Notebook: Why Russians are so quick to blame the US. Democratic and republican lawmakers unanimously voted to and agreed to give Ukraine 40 billion. WASHINGTON (AP) Signs of Republican resistance are mounting over a $40 billion aid package to Ukraine, a reemergence of the Trump-led isolationist wing of the GOP thats coming at a crucial moment as the war against the Russian invasion deepens.. Rep. Katherine Clark (D-Mass.) Those weapons have helped Ukraine hold its own surprisingly well against its more lethal foe, but the grinding war is taking its toll. Rep. Donald Beyer (D-Va.) Rep. Jesus Garcia (D-Ill.) Sen. Kyrsten Sinema(D-Ariz.) As the President said yesterday, we cannot afford any delay in this vital effort. Rep. Shontel Brown (D-Ohio) Rep. Maxine Waters (D-Calif.) Rep. Suzanne Bonamici (D-Ore.) Rep. Lauren Underwood (D-Ill.) The Democratic-led House of Representatives voted 368-57 on Tuesday evening to pass a roughly $40 billion bill to deliver aid to Ukraine as it continues to face Russia's brutal assault. Rep. Sharice Davids (D-Kan.) Rep. Richard Hudson (R-N.C.) According to a statement from Blinken on Sunday while speaking on Meet the Press, China is attempting to present itself "as a country striving for peace in Ukraine" while also providing "non-lethal assistance that does go directly to aiding and abetting Russia's war effort. 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. Sen. Jack Reed (D-R.I.) Putin has arrived in Saint Petersburg to attend an annual meeting of regional parliamentary speakers, State Duma and Council of the Federation representatives. He took me for a ride as did Tim Scott and Tim Cotton among other traitors to this country. Rep. Thomas Suozzi (D-N.Y.) The legislation, among other things, provide: The $40 billion aid package serves as an extra $6.8 billion beyond what President Joe Biden initially proposed. Rep. Seth Moulton (D-Mass.) Some Republicans have expressed concerns about the adequacy of security screenings for applicants. You've successfully subscribed to this newsletter! Rep. Susan Wild (D-Pa.) The measure was backed by every voting Democrat and by nearly 3 out of 4 Republicans. Rep. Julia Brownley (D-Calif.) By Scott Wong. Rep. Louie Gohmert (R-Texas) Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-Ill.) Rep. Liz Cheney (R-Wyo.) Rep. John Katko (R-N.Y.) But when you take money like we're doing, $40 billion and just throwing it out there, how do you keep up with it? Rep. Riordan McClain (R-Ohio) Rep. Randy Feenstra (R-Iowa) Rep. Danny Davis (D-Ill.) Both U.S. congressional chambers in Maypasseda billallocating $40 billion forUkraine. Rep. Josh Harder (D-Calif.) The aid package passed in a 368-57 vote. Update 2/24/23, 1:40 a.m. Russian President Vladimir Putin speaks during the Council of Lawmakers at the Tauride Palace, on April 27, 2022, in Saint Petersburg, Russia. Rep. Michael Doyle (D-Pa.) The resolution also emphasizes the need to quickly establish peace between the two countries. Rep. Carol Miller (R-W.Va.) Rep. Tom McClintock (R-Calif.) Rep. Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) Sen. Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska) The Ukrainian people, they need us, they are in desperate need of our support, said Rep. Rosa DeLauro, D-Conn., chair of the House Appropriations Committee. Rep. Julia Letlow (R-La.) 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. Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) Rep. Paul Tonko (D-N.Y.) 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. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. WebUkraine. 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 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. Subscribe to our channel for the latest updates on Russias war in Ukraine. Rep. Garret Graves (R-La.) Rep. Joe Neguse (D-Colo.) 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.). Disgraceful. Rep. Carolyn Bourdeaux (D-Ga.) Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. The legislation includes $6 billion for security assistance including training, equipment, weapons, logistical support, supplies and services for military and national security forces in Ukraine and $900 million for refugee support services such as housing, language classes and trauma services for individuals fleeing Ukraine. Rep. Ron Estes (R-Kan.) Your email address will not be published. Sen. Gary Peters (D-Mich.) Rep. Loretta Sanchez (D-Calif.) 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?. Rep. Jerry Carl (R-Ala.) Other nations that voted in favor include the United Kingdom, Germany, Canada and Poland, all of which rank in the top five of countries who have provided aid to Ukraine, according to the Kiel Institute for the World Economy. "141 countries voted for a comprehensive, just and lasting peace in Ukraine," she added. See here for a complete list of exchanges and delays. 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. Build the strongest argument relying on authoritative content, attorney-editor expertise, and industry defining technology. Japan has promised to lead the world with $5.5 billion in Ukraine aid. Rep. John Larson (D-Conn.) 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. Rep. Tom OHalleran (D-Ariz.) Rep. Veronica Escobar (D-Texas) Incidentally, Ukraines votes coincided with the U.S. position 66 percent of the time in 2021. Sen. Roger Marshall (R-Kan.) Run away inflation, dementia driven speeches, terrible decisions like giving 40 billion in aid to Ukraine when us is struggling itself This isn't Democrat vs republican. Rep. Clay Higgins (R-La.) 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