House approves resolution backing Israel in first move by new Speaker
- After weeks of gridlock, Congress finally has a new speaker in Congressman Mike Johnson. This means lawmakers can now pass aid for Israel and Ukraine, two embattled allies.
- Despite being a social conservative with little leadership experience, Johnson was elected as the new speaker. He has been an opponent of Ukraine aid in the past but now supports it "with conditions".
- President Joe Biden has requested a $106 billion funding package that includes assistance for Ukraine, Israel, border security, and Taiwan. The final funding numbers may not match the president's request, but each issue is likely to be addressed.
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Speaker Mike Johnson Passes Resolution Supporting Israel - American Faith
In his first act of leadership as Speaker of the House, Mike Johnson (R-LA) brought a resolution supporting Israel. The resolution passed by a vote of 412-10. Johnson said that the United States must guarantee that it is “standing with Israel as it defends itself against the barbaric war launched by Hamas and other terrorists. Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee Michael McCaul (R-TX) said of the measure: “Now is the time to show the …
US House overwhelmingly passes resolution condemning Hamas October 7 massacres
In a bipartisan 412-10 vote, US representatives 'stand with Israel as it defends itself against the barbaric war launched by Hamas' The post US House overwhelmingly passes resolution condemning Hamas October 7 massacres appeared first on The Times of Israel.
New US House Speaker Moves Quickly to Pass Pro-Israel Resolution in First Act
US Rep. Mike Johnson (R-LA) is surrounded by fellow members as he speaks to reporters after securing the nomination for House Speaker from the Republican conference on Capitol Hill in Washington, US, Oct. 24, 2023. Photo: REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst Newly elected US Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-LA) moved quickly to enact a House resolution condemning Hamas and supporting Israel in the first vote of his term. Titled “Standing with Israel as it…
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