>But the bill is unlikely to be taken up in the Republican-controlled Senate, where Majority Leader [John Thune ](https://thehill.com/people/john-thune/)(R-S.D.) has rarely stepped out of line with the president.
fuck Republicans
Lena_Lena_A on
This is very good news. Glad some Republicans still believe in helping Ukraine, despite pressure from Tang The Conqueror.
samhit_n on
I think some Republicans finally see the writing on the wall, and are no longer scared of Trump. Depending on how big the blue wave is, I have a feeling Trump will lose even more sway with Republicans in Congress.
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Submission statement:
Major legislative win for Ukraine supporters in the US! The bill passed 226-195-9. [Full voting record](https://clerk.house.gov/Votes/2026207).
The 18 Republicans who supported are: Bacon (NE), Bresnahan (PA), Carey (OH), Fitzpatrick (PA), Garbarino (NY), Gimenez (FL), Hurd (CO), Joyce (OH), Kiggans (VA), LaLota (NY), Lawler (NY), McCaul (TX), Miller (OH), Murphy (NC), Newhouse (WA), Thompson (PA), Turner (OH), Wilson (SC).
Only one Democrat opposed: Omar (MN).
Oh nice!
>The GOP-controlled House on Thursday passed legislation authorizing funding for [military aid to Ukraine](https://thehill.com/homenews/house/5908723-house-vote-ukraine-military-aid-trump/) and sanctions on Russia, a largely symbolic move that nonetheless demonstrates some Republicans’ [willingness to buck](https://thehill.com/newsletters/defense-national-security/5908961-trump-iran-ukraine-votes/) President Trump on foreign policy.
>But the bill is unlikely to be taken up in the Republican-controlled Senate, where Majority Leader [John Thune ](https://thehill.com/people/john-thune/)(R-S.D.) has rarely stepped out of line with the president.
fuck Republicans
This is very good news. Glad some Republicans still believe in helping Ukraine, despite pressure from Tang The Conqueror.
I think some Republicans finally see the writing on the wall, and are no longer scared of Trump. Depending on how big the blue wave is, I have a feeling Trump will lose even more sway with Republicans in Congress.