House passes Ukraine aid bill in another GOP rebuke of Trump’s foreign policy

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By Kyle Stewart

WASHINGTON — The House passed bipartisan legislation Thursday that clashes with the Trump administration by calling for new aid to Ukraine while also imposing sanctions against Russia.

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The 226-195 vote included support for the bill from 18 Republicans, who joined all but one Democrat in approving the measure.

The Ukraine Support Act, sponsored by Rep. Gregory Meeks of New York, the top Democrat on the House Foreign Affairs Committee, came to the House floor after enough Republicans crossed the aisle to side with Democrats and circumvent GOP leadership, which had prevented a vote on the legislation.

The bill would authorize $8 billion in Foreign Military Financing loans to Ukraine and NATO allies, as well as more than $1 billion in other funds for Ukraine, Baltic security and Radio Free Europe.

The bill now heads to the Senate, where it faces a steeper uphill climb with Republicans. If passed, it would then need to be signed by President Donald Trump to become law.

This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.

By Kyle Stewart

WASHINGTON — The House passed bipartisan legislation Thursday that clashes with the Trump administration by calling for new aid to Ukraine while also imposing sanctions against Russia.

Subscribe to read this story ad-free

Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content.

The 226-195 vote included support for the bill from 18 Republicans, who joined all but one Democrat in approving the measure.

The Ukraine Support Act, sponsored by Rep. Gregory Meeks of New York, the top Democrat on the House Foreign Affairs Committee, came to the House floor after enough Republicans crossed the aisle to side with Democrats and circumvent GOP leadership, which had prevented a vote on the legislation.

The bill would authorize $8 billion in Foreign Military Financing loans to Ukraine and NATO allies, as well as more than $1 billion in other funds for Ukraine, Baltic security and Radio Free Europe.

The bill now heads to the Senate, where it faces a steeper uphill climb with Republicans. If passed, it would then need to be signed by President Donald Trump to become law.

This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.

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