House takes key step forward on foreign aid bills with Democratic support, setting up final vote Saturday
by CNN
CNN— The House voted Friday in a bipartisan manner to advance a key foreign aid package, a significant step in sending aid to Ukraine and Israel and setting up a final vote as soon as Saturday. In an extraordinary move, more Democrats (165) supported the measure than Republicans (151). The Democratic votes were necessary to overcome opposition from Speaker Mike Johnson’s right flank, who will likely only increase their calls to oust him. The fight over the bills – and the potential for right-wing...
KTVZ—House Rules Committee passes foreign aid bills with Democratic support, rule vote heads to floor. By Annie Grayer, CNN (CNN) — Late Thursday night, the House Rules Committee passed a series of foreign aid bills out of committee using Democratic support, in a sign that Republicans in the chamber will need to rely on Democrats to pass the legislation. Three Republicans – Reps. Thomas Massie of Kentucky, Ralph Norman of
RedState—$96 Billion Foreign Aid Bill Clears Last Hurdle, Vote Set for Saturday. A strong bipartisan vote propelled the $96 billion foreign aid bill, sending assistance to Israel, Taiwan, and Ukraine forward Friday despite the opposition of the Freedom Caucus. By a vote of 316 to 94, the bill moves to a final vote on Saturday morning. Fifty-five Republicans were joined by the 39 Democrats in opposing the bill.
dailym.ai—House Republicans' already slim majority shrinks after Wisconsin member resigns following passage of foreign aid bill: GOP can now only afford to lose ONE vote to defeat Democrats. The Republican-held House has a razor-thin majority of just a few members. After the departure of Rep. Mike Gallagher, R-Wis., over the weekend the majority is even smaller. Currently, there are 217 Republicans in the House compared to 213 Democrats. Republicans can only lose one GOP vote to pass legislation along party lines