U.S. House of Representatives will support aid to Ukraine – Senate majority leader

This was stated by Senate majority leader Chuck Schumer, Ukrinform reports citing The Guardian.

“US Senate majority leader Chuck Schumer on Tuesday said he was confident a $95 billion bill providing assistance to Ukraine, Israel and other allies would pass the House of Representatives with support from both Republicans and Democrats if there were a vote,” the report says.

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Schumer called on House leaders “to do the right thing and allow a vote.”

As reported by Ukrinform, the US Senate passed a $95.3 billion national security bill that includes more than $60 billion for Ukraine, as well as funding to other US allies and partners. The bill still needs to be voted on in the House of Representatives to become law.

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