Bill on providing aid to Ukraine not to pass procedural voting in the U.S. Senate
The U.S. aid bill for Ukraine did not pass procedural voting in the Senate (photo: Getty Images)
The bill proposing a substantial financial aid package to Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan did not pass procedural voting in the U.S. Senate, according to the live broadcast of the Senate session.
It is reported that the initiative included allocating a assistance package of $106 billion, with $61 billion designated for aid to Ukraine.
The bill that would have ensured the allocation of a significant aid package for Ukraine and Israel was blocked in the Senate as Republicans insisted on tougher immigration controls at the U.S.-Mexico border.
The bill received 45 votes in favor and 48 votes against. Therefore, the bill could not secure the required 60 votes in the Senate, which consists of 100 members, to advance the legislation to debate.
All Republicans and independent Senator Bernie Sanders voted against the bill.
What proceeded this
On December 6, President Joe Biden addressed Congress, urging approval of a request that includes over $60 billion for funding aid to Ukraine. Biden also mentioned that he held an online meeting with leaders of the G7, where they discussed the readiness to continue supporting Ukraine.
However, Republican members of the U.S. Senate are refusing to support the initiative. They demand that the White House include more radical proposals for securing the U.S.-Mexico border.
For more details on why the United States cannot reach an agreement on funding assistance to Ukraine, you can find information in the article by RBC-Ukraine.
