The House voted resoundingly on Saturday to approve $95 billion in foreign aid for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan. Speaker Mike Johnson took a significant political risk to advance the long-stalled aid package by garnering support from mainstream Republicans and Democrats.
Bipartisan Support for Allies and Conservative Incentives
In back-to-back votes, bipartisan coalitions of lawmakers approved funding for Ukraine, Israel, and humanitarian aid for conflict zones. Additionally, a bill was passed to potentially ban TikTok nationwide, appealing to conservatives.
Content of the Aid Package
The legislation includes $60 billion for Ukraine, $26 billion for Israel and humanitarian aid, and $8 billion for the Indo-Pacific region. It also proposes repayment from Ukraine of $10 billion in economic assistance, with the option for loan forgiveness from 2026 onwards. Measures to sell off Russian assets and impose sanctions on Iran are also included.
Quote: “Our adversaries are working together to undermine our Western values and demean our democracy. We cannot be afraid at this moment. Evil is on the march. History is calling and now is the time to act.” – Representative Michael McCaul
