A strong bipartisan vote propelled the $96 billion foreign aid bill, sending assistance to Israel, Taiwan, and Ukraine forward Friday despite the opposition of the Freedom Caucus. By a vote of 316 to 94, the bill moves to a final vote on Saturday morning. Fifty-five Republicans were joined by the 39 Democrats in opposing the bill.
The House on Friday advanced bills sending aid to Ukraine, Israel and Indo-Pacific allies in a 316-94 vote — with rare help from Democrats. pic.twitter.com/NMjYi1Kch7
— The Hill (@thehill) April 19, 2024
The “Nay” Votes on the rule governing debate of the $96 billion foreign aid package.pic.twitter.com/FaW1hqLe7Z
— streiff (@streiffredstate) April 19, 2024
Roll Call Vote Results
BACKGROUND:
Rules Committee Clears Foreign Aid Bills for Vote, Speaker Johnson Leaves ‘Motion to Vacate’ Rule Alone
House Freedom Caucus in Uproar Over Ukraine Funding Bill and Shock Move to Stop Vacate-the-Chair Votes
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Speaker Johnson Establishes Rules for Israel/Taiwan/Ukraine Aid Bills; Vote Set for Saturday
Speaker Johnson Confirms the $96 Billion Israel-Taiwan-Ukraine Aid Bill Will Get a Vote Very Soon
$96 Billion Ukraine-Israel Assistance Bill Clears Major Senate Hurdle
Ukraine-Israel Aid Package Clears the Senate and Heads to the House
House Speaker Mike Johnson Effectively Kills Senate Supplemental Ukraine Aid Bill
Mike Johnson Holds the Line As GOP Senators Pressure Him to Bring Ukraine Bill to the House Floor
Speaker Johnson Tells Colleagues He’ll Allow a Vote on the Ukraine Aid Bill in April
The vote was not without drama. Georgia Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene has vowed to try to remove Speaker Mike Johnson if the foreign aid bills pass. Senator Mike Lee and five other Republican senators signed a letter to House GOP members demanding they vote against the bill.
An urgent message to our House colleagues: do not vote for this disastrous betrayal of our country. pic.twitter.com/9anCsWbyow
— Mike Lee (@SenMikeLee) April 19, 2024
This may not have had the intended effect…it didn’t when JD Vance did the same earlier this week.
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The Freedom Caucus made no secret of its displeasure.
The Uniparty in the House has exposed itself to the American People.
151 R’s + 165 D’s just voted to advance @SpeakerJohnson’s $100b #AmericaLast foreign wars package with zero border security.
Everything after this rule vote is predetermined theater.
God bless the 55… pic.twitter.com/wZ97h87Ir6
— House Freedom Caucus (@freedomcaucus) April 19, 2024
The bill moves to a vote on Saturday.
NEW — some clarity on Congress this weekend. 10:30 rule vote today
SATURDAY votes will begin around 1pm on foreign aid package. pic.twitter.com/rD0SYxWE0L
— Jake Sherman (@JakeSherman) April 19, 2024
