US congressmen are taking steps to put the bill allocating funds for new military aid to Ukraine to a vote in the House of Representatives, bypassing House Speaker Mike Johnson. This was reported by washington post (WP).
The publication notes that Democratic congressmen have introduced a resolution suggesting that the vote on allocating $95 billion to Ukraine, Taiwan and Israel could be held without Johnson’s approval. The resolution must be supported by 218 legislators; Currently, approximately 180 members of the House of Representatives have signed the resolution.
Members of Congress from both parties have developed a similar document. In addition to voting without the speaker’s approval to allocate funds to the three states, it is also necessary to take measures to prevent illegal immigration to the United States. This document was supported by more than 10 legislators.
The publication emphasizes that Johnson does not intend to consider the issue of funding for Ukraine and other countries until the draft laws on further financing of American departments are finalized. This must be done no later than March 22.
Before this, American President Joe Biden instructed Secretary of State Antony Blinken will provide up to $126 million in aid to Kiev.
Formerly the White House will request Congress has about $850 billion for defense needs.