Posted 2/4/2024, 12:50:00 AM
House to Vote on Standalone Israel Aid Bill After Earlier Package Stalled
- House plans to vote next week on a standalone Israel aid bill, according to Speaker Mike Johnson
- Earlier Republican bill linked Israel aid to IRS funding cuts; this new bill will be a "clean" package
- Johnson blames Democrats and Senate for forcing House GOP to change its strategy
- White House says it opposes House GOP's "ploy" and wants bipartisan support for Israel aid
- Johnson wants the House to pass an Israel aid package quickly while negotiations continue on broader aid package