House members reach threshold to force Ukraine aid vote
A discharge petition reached 218 signatures to force a House vote on the Ukraine Support Act. The bill provides $9 billion in aid and adds Russian sanctions.
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United States lawmakers reached 218 signatures on a discharge petition Wednesday to force a vote on $9 billion in aid for Ukraine. The move bypasses Republican leadership and includes new sanctions on Russia targeting financial institutions, oil, mining, and Russian officials. This procedural maneuver signals a shift in legislative control over foreign policy and defense spending.
