House Fails to Pass $17.6 Billion Israel Military Aid Bill

Source: https://news.antiwar.com/2024/02/06/house-fails-to-pass-17-6-billion-israel-military-aid-bill/
Published: Feb 7, 2024
Author: Mike Rivero
Post Date: 2024-02-07 09:10:40 by Horse
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The House on Tuesday sank an effort by Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) to pass a $17.6 billion military aid bill for Israel to support the slaughter in Gaza.

The bill was fast-tracked under the suspension of House rules, requiring it to have a two-thirds majority to be advanced to the Senate. But the bill failed in a vote of 250-180, with 166 Democrats and 14 Republicans voting against it.

The bill was under threat of a veto from the White House since President Biden wants Congress to pass a $118 billion foreign military aid and border bill that includes about $14 billion for Israel and $60 billion for Ukraine. Most Democrats opposed the $17.6 billion bill for Israel due to the White House’s opposition, although some came out against unlimited support for Israel.

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