The Senate on Tuesday voted overwhelmingly to move toward a final vote on the long-stalled $95.3 billion package of aid to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan, taking a crucial step toward approving the measure and sending it to President Biden for his signature.
The Senate’s action, on a vote of 80 to 19, teed up a vote on final passage as early as Tuesday evening, which would clear the measure for the president.
Mr. Biden has urged lawmakers to move quickly so he can sign it into law.
“But today those in Congress who stand on the side of democracy are winning the day.
To our friends in Ukraine, to our allies in NATO, to our allies in Israel and to civilians around the world in need of help, help is on the way.”
Persons:
Biden, Mr, Chuck Schumer, “, ‘, ’, Schumer, ”
Organizations:
“, Senate
Locations:
Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan, America, New York