Posted 12/6/2023, 10:35:00 PM
GOP Blocks $111B Aid Package Over Border Dispute, Putting Ukraine Support on Hold
- Senate Republicans blocked $111B aid package for Ukraine, Israel, and other priorities over lack of border provisions
- Bill failed 49-51 vote; Bernie Sanders voted with Republicans against the measure
- Aid package included support for Ukraine, Israel, Indo-Pacific, border security, and fentanyl trafficking
- Republicans insisted on satisfactory border remedies before supporting bill
- Biden signaled willingness to make "significant compromises" on border policy to pass Ukraine aid