Violation of Hastert Rule in Passing Ukraine Aid Bill
Reps. Donalds and Roy criticized Speaker Johnson for violating the Hastert Rule by passing the $60 billion Ukraine aid bill without majority Republican support. Johnson also broke the rule with a previous $1.2 trillion government funding plan. President Biden is urging the Democrat-controlled Senate to pass the aid package quickly.
Key Points
- Hastert Rule violation
- Republican criticism of Speaker Johnson
- Passage of $60 billion Ukraine aid bill
- President Biden's call for quick Senate passage
Pros
- Passing aid for Ukraine
- President Biden's support for the aid package
Cons
- Violation of the Hastert Rule
- Lack of majority Republican support