U.S. House Approves Ukraine Aid Package

The U.S. House of Representatives approved a Ukraine aid package with a 226-195 vote. This decision reflects a bipartisan split from GOP leadership on handling Ukraine’s ongoing conflict with Russia.

Details of the Aid Package

The legislation includes over $1 billion for security and reconstruction support for Ukraine. It also permits further defense loans and introduces new sanctions on Russia, as reported by the Associated Press.

Voting Breakdown

A coalition of nearly all Democrats and 18 Republicans who defied their party supported the bill. According to the House roll call, the GOP lawmakers who voted in favor were:

• Don Bacon (Nebraska)
• Brian Fitzpatrick (Pennsylvania)
• Andrew Garbarino (New York)
• Carlos Gimenez (Florida)
• Rob Bresnahan (Pennsylvania)
• Nick LaLota (New York)
• Mike Lawler (New York)
• Michael McCaul (Texas)
• Mike Carey (Ohio)
• Jeff Hurd (Colorado)
• David Joyce (Ohio)
• Jen Kiggans (Virginia)
• Max Miller (Ohio)
• Greg Murphy (North Carolina)
• Dan Newhouse (Washington)
• Glenn Thompson (Pennsylvania)
• Mike Turner (Ohio)
• Joe Wilson (South Carolina)

These members joined Democrats to counter the majority opposition from their Republican colleagues.

Political Implications

This outcome underscores ongoing divisions within the Republican Party over foreign aid policies, particularly concerning support for Ukraine and a more isolationist approach. With the House’s approval, the bill now moves to the Senate. Its future will depend on wider partisan discussions and presidential influence.

Previously, Republicans had also diverged from party leadership with the House passing an Iran War Powers Resolution. Updates on this developing story will follow.