Posted 11/27/2023, 2:48:00 PM
Schumer to Bring $106B Biden Security Package to Senate Vote, But faces GOP Pushback over Ukraine Aid, Immigration
- Schumer plans to bring Biden's $106 billion national security funding request, including aid for Ukraine, Israel, and Indo-Pacific, to a Senate vote next week
- Republicans want Ukraine aid and Israel aid voted on separately and oppose border security provisions
- GOP senators seeking tighter immigration laws in exchange for more Ukraine aid
- Schumer urges bipartisan agreement on the funding package in the coming weeks
- Bills including military spending, promotions, and Ukraine/Israel aid face challenges getting 60 votes needed to advance in the Senate