Senate Votes Overwhelmingly to Advance $95.3 Billion Aid Package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan
The Senate overwhelmingly voted to move toward final approval of a $95.3 billion aid package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan.
On Tuesday, the Senate overwhelmingly voted to proceed with a final vote on a long-stalled $95.3 billion package of aid to Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan. This critical step brings the measure closer to approval and eventual transmission to President Biden for his signature.
Bipartisan Support
The test vote in the Senate, with a tally of 80 to 19, demonstrated strong bipartisan support for the aid package. The measure had previously passed the House with significant margins, overcoming challenges on Capitol Hill, particularly from right-wing opposition.
The Senate's action sets the stage for a final passage vote as early as Tuesday evening, paving the way for the president's endorsement. President Biden has emphasized the urgency of the situation, urging swift congressional action to facilitate the enactment of the aid package into law.
Unified Message
Senator Chuck Schumer, the Majority Leader and Democrat of New York, underscored the significance of the Senate's decision, declaring, “Today the Senate sends a unified message to the entire world: America will always defend democracy in its hour of need. We tell our allies, ‘We will stand with you.’ We tell our adversaries, ‘Don’t mess with us.’ We tell the world, ‘We will do everything to defend democracy and our way of life.’”
He further emphasized that despite internal and external opposition, those in Congress advocating for democracy have prevailed. Senator Schumer conveyed a message of assurance to Ukraine, NATO allies, Israel, and civilians worldwide in need, affirming that help is forthcoming.
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