Foreign Aid Vote and Ukraine Bill
Speaker Mike Johnson reversed his pledge to never advance foreign aid without securing America’s border, delivering President Joe Biden a $61 billion gift. The Ukraine portion of the foreign aid passed 311 to 112, with Johnson violating the Hastert Rule. He had previously insisted on border security before foreign aid. The bill will be bundled into a larger foreign aid package that does not include border security.
Key Points
- Johnson's reversal on foreign aid pledge
- Violation of the Hastert Rule
- Ukraine aid passing by 311 to 112 vote
- White House and establishment Republicans influenced Johnson's decision
Pros
- Ukraine receives much-needed aid
- Biden gains a major foreign policy victory
Cons
- Johnson violated his pledge on border security
- Some Republicans opposed the bill