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O United States House of Representatives gave the green light this Friday in a key procedural vote to advance the approval of the US$95 billion foreign aid package for Ukraine, Israel It is Taiwan despite opposition from more radical Republicans.
The project was on hold for months Low camera due to blocking by a group of legislators who oppose funding Ukrainebut Iran’s recent attack on Israel has given it new impetus and it is expected to be approved on Saturday.
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The procedural vote progressed with 316 votes in favoramong which there are Democrats and Republicans, and 94 against, paving the way for the project to reach the plenary.
The president’s plan Chamber of Representativesthe republican michael johnsonis to divide the approval of the project into four votes that will begin at noon on Saturday.
The package provides 60 billion dollars in arms for Ukrainea portion of which would be delivered through loans in order to allay the concerns of several Republicans.
Also includes another military aid item for Israelin addition to humanitarian help for the Gaza Strip, which would facilitate the support of more progressive Democrats.
A third vote will focus on features to rival China at the Indo-Pacificwhich includes funding for Taiwan.
A fourth vote is also expected to bring together several republican demands, such as the imposition of sanctions on Iran, Russia and Chinaand a possible TikTok ban.
If the Chamber of Representatives approve them, these items must pass through the Senate, where a very similar project was already approved last February.
The project will then be sanctioned by the president. Joe Bidenwhich since October last year has insisted that Congress approve new financing for Ukraine and Israel.
For months, michael johnson refused to put to a vote the external aid it requests Biden because the most difficult wing in the Republican party opposes approving more military aid for Ukrainea position that promoted former president and Republican candidate donald trump.
However, Iran’s attack on Israel on Saturday put pressure on Johnson to at least move forward with aid to Israel, Iran’s main ally. U.S in Middle East and which enjoys wide support among Republicans.
The Republican leader’s new stance could cost him his job, given that two radical lawmakers from his party have threatened a motion of censure against him for cooperating with the Democrats.
Source: Elcomercio
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