WASHINGTON—The U.S. House of Representatives voted, on June 4, for a bill making available $8 billion in loans for Ukraine and NATO allies to purchase new weapons and military equipment, and directing a range of sanctions on Russia.
Lawmakers voted 226–195 to pass the Democrat-led bill, dubbed the Ukraine Support Act.
The bill’s House passage represents a breakthrough for the first major bill directing Ukraine-related aid during President Donald Trump’s second term in office. House Republican leadership has opposed the effort, instead calling for further coordination with the White House on matters relating to the war between Russia and Ukraine….
House Passes Bill Authorizing New Ukraine Aid, Russia Sanctions
