Published 2 years ago

Senate advances $40 billion Ukraine aid package

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The Senate overwhelmingly voted to move toward passage of $40 billion in aid to Ukraine. The package of military and humanitarian assistance has been held up by Senator Rand Paul. Paul is among a group of Republicans who have begun pushing back against further assistance. The bill includes $19.7 billion for the Defense Department, more than $3 billion above the level asked.

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Reuters

After delay, U.S. Senate edges toward passing $40 billion Ukraine war aid

By Patricia Zengerle WASHINGTON - The U.S. Senate voted on Monday to advance $40 billion more aid for Ukraine in its war against Russia, setting the stage for a vote on the bill possibly later this week, after the military and humanitarian assistance was delayed due to opposition from one Republican senator. The tally was 81 to 11 on the first of a potential three procedural votes

2 years ago·United Kingdom

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Washington Times

Senate advances Biden’s $40 billion Ukraine aid package, despite GOP defections

The Senate voted to advance consideration of President Biden’s $40 billion military and humanitarian aid package Monday, with Republicans splitting on the topic.

2 years ago·United States

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The Hill

Senate advances $40 billion Ukraine aid package

The Senate on Monday overwhelmingly advanced a $40 billion Ukraine aid package that easily passed the House last week but had stalled in the upper chamber because of an objection from Sen. Rand Pau…

2 years ago·Washington, United States

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IBTimes

After Delay, U.S. Senate Edges Toward Passing $40 Billion Ukraine War Aid

The U.S. Senate voted on Monday to advance $40 billion more aid for Ukraine in its war against Russia, setting the stage for a vote on the bill possibly later this week, after the military and humanitarian assistance was delayed due to opposition from one Republican senator. The tally was 81 to 11 on the first of a potential three procedural votes paving the way for final Senate passage of the funding, requested by President Joe Biden's adminis…

2 years ago·United States

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TASS [🇷🇺-affiliated]

US Senate backs Ukraine’s $40 bln aid package after initial procedural vote

The bill was backed in the initial procedural vote by the required threshold of over 60 votes

2 years ago·Moscow, Russian Federation

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Washington Examiner

Senate votes to advance $40B Ukraine aid bill over Rand Paul's objections

The Senate on Monday voted to limit debate on a nearly $40 billion Ukraine aid bill after it was initially blocked by Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) last week, allowing the bill to move toward passage. The vote was 81-11, with all votes against coming from Republicans.

2 years ago·Washington, United States

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