In some ways, attaching Ukraine aid to other pressing matters could improve the odds of passing it quickly.
Some lawmakers will be more inclined to vote for Ukraine assistance if it gets included with say, disaster relief for their home state.
He said the focus needs to be on first passing an overall defense spending bill as well as the other spending bills.
House Republicans hope to bring up for a vote this week a stopgap spending bill that doesn't include Biden's aid package for Ukraine.
Still, Rep. Michael McCaul, the top Republican on the House Committee on Foreign Affairs, voiced confidence that Ukraine aid will continue.
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