House Speaker Mike Johnson is working to push for action this week on aid for Israel, Ukraine, and Taiwan. Johnson revealed a strategic plan to break the aid package into separate votes in order to navigate the political divides within the House.
The plan includes holding four separate votes on different parts of the aid package, potentially altering the $95 billion aid package passed by the Senate. President Joe Biden has called on the House to immediately take up the Senate funding package.
While House Democrats may be willing to help pass the aid package in parts, including some additional measures proposed by Republicans, there is division among House members regarding support for Ukraine. Some Republicans are opposed to aid for Ukraine, which could potentially anger populist conservatives within the party. In fact, Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene has threatened to oust Johnson as speaker over his support for Ukraine aid.
The response from former President Donald Trump on the aid proposal remains unknown. Democrats are pressuring Johnson to quickly take up the Senate-passed aid package. Additionally, a discharge petition has gained support from lawmakers, which could force a floor vote on the aid package.
Although Senate Republicans are encouraged by Johnson’s plan, they acknowledge that it could potentially delay aid distribution. As the situation continues to unfold, all eyes are on the House as they navigate the complexities of providing aid to these countries in need. Stay tuned for more updates as this story develops.
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