House approves new Ukraine aid as over a dozen Republicans defect The House of Representatives has approved an $8 billion aid package for Ukraine, including military loans, reconstruction assistance, and sanctions against Russia. This was achieved through a discharge petition, a procedural tactic that allowed the bill to bypass leadership and reach the floor for a vote. The legislation passed with support from most Democrats and over a dozen Republicans, despite opposition from some members and uncertainty in the Senate.

• The House approved legislation authorizing up to $8 billion in military loans for Ukraine.
• A discharge petition, initiated by Rep. Gregory Meeks, was used to bring the bill to the floor.
• The petition garnered 218 signatures, with Rep. Kevin Kiley providing the decisive last signature.
• The bill passed the House in a 226 to 195 vote, with support from Democrats and over a dozen Republicans.
• The legislation includes aid for post-war reconstruction and new sanctions targeting Russia.
• The effort bypasses leadership and highlights a bipartisan push for Ukraine support, though its fate in the Senate is uncertain.