Posted 2/23/2024, 12:38:08 PM
Democrats Seek Bipartisan Support to Force Vote on Stalled $95 Billion Ukraine Aid Package
- Democrats plan to introduce a discharge petition to force a House vote on $95B Ukraine aid package that Speaker Johnson blocked
- Rep. Pascrell Jr. said on X that "votes are there" for petition if a dozen Republicans sign on
- Petition needs 218 House votes including at least 4 Republicans to bring legislation to vote without Speaker approval
- Campaign group Republicans for Ukraine launched 6-figure ad campaign targeting 10 GOP members to sign petition
- Last week, Ukrainian city Avdiivka fell to Russians amid complaints of ammo and artillery shell shortages