House passes Ukraine aid and Russia sanctions bill, defying Trump and Republican leaders
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Summary
The House passed legislation to provide over $1 billion in security and reconstruction aid to Ukraine, with an additional $8 billion available through loans, while also sanctioning key segments of the Russian economy. The 226-195 vote defied Republican leaders and President Donald Trump, marking the House's second major foreign policy break with the administration this week, following a war powers resolution on Iran.
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The 226-195 vote is a sign of i
The vote Thursday represents the House's second major foreign policy break this week with President Donald Trump.
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