The GOP-controlled House on Thursday passed legislation authorizing funding for military aid to Ukraine and sanctions on Russia, a largely symbolic move that nonetheless demonstrates some Republicans’ willingness to buck President Trump on foreign policy. Eighteen Republicans and Independent Rep. Kevin Kiley (Calif.) joined Democrats to pass the measure, which was brought to the floor through a discharge petition by Rep. Gregory Meeks (D-N.Y.), ranking member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee. The final tally was 226-95. Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) was the only Democrat to vote against the measure. Read More: https://thehill.com/policy/international/5911086-house-passes-ukraine-aid/ #ukraine #russia #war #congress #putin #zelensky
The House of Representatives voted to continue the war in Ukraine the same day it passed a war powers resolution against President Donald. J. Trump over Iran.
The House of Representatives sent mixed messages on U.S. foreign policy on Wednesday, opposing hostilities with the Islamic Republic of Iran while approving a massive military aid package for Ukraine. PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: The House of Representatives voted to continue funding the war in Ukraine the same day it passed a war powers resolution against President Donald. J. Trump over Iran. DETAIL: On Wednesday, the House of Representatives voted 215–208 on a war powers resolution to rein in President Donald J. Trump from taking further military action against Iran. The measure was passed after four Republicans voted with the Democrats in defiance of the President. However, on the same day, also in defiance of the President, the…Open
The House had scheduled a vote on the Democrat-backed measure, but according to Rep. Gregory Meeks, D-N.Y., who sponsored the bill, the GOP worried they might not have the votes to defeat it.
House lawmakers have attempted to get the discharge petition over its final hurdle for nearly a year. The petition was introduced by New York Democratic Rep. Gregory Meeks to help Ukraine get more assistance amid its war with Russia.
Democratic New York Rep. Gregory Meeks, a ranking member of the Foreign Affairs committee, says he hoped the White House would have communicated the intent of war with Iran with other Congress members before the strikes. Get a fast-paced look at the latest from the border to Main Street to the White House on "NewsNation Live." Weekends starting at 10a/9C Saturdays and 11a/10C Sundays. #NewsNationLive NewsNation is your source for fact-based, unbiased news for all Americans.
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House Foreign Affairs Committee Ranking Member Rep. Gregory Meeks is among the Democrats criticizing the timing and process.
AI:The United States has approved over $6.5 billion in new arms sales to Israel, a massive infusion of military support that has ignited intense criticism from Democratic members of Congress. Representative Gregory Meeks and other party leaders are expressing frustration regarding both the timing of these transactions and the legislative process used to facilitate such significant weaponry transfers.Open
