House of Representatives may vote on aid to Ukraine as early as this Friday - Johnson
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The U.S. House of Representatives may vote on an aid bill for Ukraine this Friday, according to Speaker Mike Johnson, who said most of the money would go to replenish U.S. weapons.
The US House of Representatives may vote on a bill to help Ukraine this Friday. This was stated by Speaker Mike Johnson, according to NBC News, UNN.
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According to Johnson, congressmen should have 72 hours to familiarize themselves with the text of the bill. If the text is released on Tuesday, it could mean that the House will consider the bills on Friday.
Johnson also said that aid to Ukraine was the most "controversial" item at the Republican Party conference. At the same time, he acknowledged that most of the bill would be used to replenish American munitions, so it would be good for American jobs.
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The House Speaker said that Republicans want to vote separately on the foreign aid issue and that he would prefer to send each bill separately to the Senate, but that no final decision has been made on whether to combine them.
Addendum
Recently , U.S. Speaker of the House Mike Johnson unveiled his plan to support allies, introducing four separate bills to help Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan, and other national security priorities.
Johnson unveiled his proposal during a closed-door GOP House conference after months of postponing any decisions on this politically sensitive topic.
Recall
Speaker of the US House of Representatives Mike Johnson said that this week aid to Israel after the Iranian attack will be voted on and money for Ukraine may be part of this package.
