Posted 3/21/2024, 7:56:44 PM
Spending Bill Includes Ukraine Aid Once Rejected by House GOP
- New spending bill includes $300 million in aid for Ukraine, which House GOP had rejected just months ago
- Aid may anger House Freedom Caucus and others skeptical of Ukraine support
- Only 101 House Republicans voted for $300 million in September, while 117 voted against
- Inclusion of Ukraine aid could violate "Hastert rule" that Speaker should only bring bills supported by majority of majority
- Timing of September Ukraine aid vote significant - funding was pulled from stopgap bill days later amid GOP objections