18 House Republicans Defy Trump and Vote to Send $1.3 Billion to Ukraine Eighteen House Republicans joined Democrats in voting for a $1.3 billion aid package to Ukraine and new sanctions on Russia, directly opposing House GOP leadership and President Trump’s approach. The measure, passed by a 226-195 vote, was brought to the floor via a discharge petition. Despite passing the House, the bill faces significant hurdles in the Senate due to the filibuster and a potential veto from Trump.

• 18 House Republicans voted with Democrats to approve $1.3 billion in aid for Ukraine and new sanctions on Russia.
• The vote of 226-195 defied House GOP leadership and President Trump’s preferred approach.
• Reps. Kiley, Bacon, and Fitzpatrick used a discharge petition to force the aid package to a floor vote.
• Most House Republicans oppose further aid due to concerns about corruption in Kyiv, favoring Trump’s approach of having NATO allies purchase weapons directly from the U.S.
• The bill faces a difficult path in the Senate, requiring a bipartisan coalition to overcome the 60-vote filibuster threshold.
• President Trump could veto the measure, requiring a two-thirds vote in both chambers to override.