Senate votes final congressional OK for $40B Ukraine aid
Source: Associated Press
WASHINGTON (AP) The Senate overwhelmingly approved a $40 billion infusion of military and economic aid for Ukraine and its allies on Thursday as both parties rallied behind Americas latest, and quite possibly not last, financial salvo against Russias invasion.
The 86-11 vote gave final congressional approval to the package, three weeks after President Joe Biden requested a smaller $33 billion version and after a lone Republican opponent delayed Senate passage for a week. Every Democrat and all but 11 Republicans many of them supporters of former President Donald Trumps isolationist agenda backed the measure.
Bidens quick signature was certain as Russias attack, which has mauled Ukraines forces and cities, slogs into a fourth month with no obvious end ahead. That means more casualties and destruction in Ukraine, which has relied heavily on U.S. and Western assistance for its survival, especially advanced arms, with requests for more aid potentially looming.
Help is on the way, really significant help. Help that could make sure that the Ukrainians are victorious, said Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., underscoring a goal by Ukraine and its allies that seemed nearly unthinkable when Russia launched its brutal assault three months ago.
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By ALAN FRAM
16 minutes ago
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