Posted 4/15/2024, 10:51:00 PM
Johnson Pushes Separate Votes on Foreign Aid Package, Risking Delays Despite White House Pressure
- House Speaker Mike Johnson is pushing for votes this week on aid for Israel, Ukraine, and Taiwan by breaking up the Senate-passed $95 billion package.
- Johnson wants separate votes on aid for each country, with some Ukraine aid as loans and provisions to seize Russian assets and sanction Iran.
- The plan faces resistance from some Republicans opposing Ukraine aid and risks changes from the Senate version.
- President Biden and Senate Majority Leader Schumer are urging the House to quickly pass the Senate bill without changes.
- House Democratic leader Jeffries says Democrats may use a discharge petition to force a floor vote on the Senate bill if Johnson's plan falls short.