Speaker Johnson Navigates Rocky Path on Ukraine Aid Package
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What changes are in store? Johnson has outlined some "innovations" he wants to make to the Senate aid package, like using seized Russian assets to offset costs and structuring some aid as loans rather than grants.
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1 package or more? Johnson is considering splitting the Senate bill into separate pieces to be voted on individually rather than as 1 large package.
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How will it come to the floor? If Johnson uses the suspension calendar it requires 2/3 majority to pass but avoids roadblocks from the right flank.
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Is doing nothing an option? With no hard deadline, some Democrats accuse Johnson of trying to run out the clock due to lack of political incentives.
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Timing? Johnson vows to take up Ukraine aid right after April recess, but looming FISA reauthorization deadline could punt debate until later in April.