Senior Democrats plan a discharge petition to force a House vote on a $95B aid bill.

Senior Democrats are considering introducing a discharge petition to bring a $95 billion overseas aid bill to a vote in the House of Representatives if Speaker Mike Johnson refuses to do so. Johnson has criticized the legislation, which includes $60 billion of military aid for Ukraine, claiming it is silent on provisions to secure the US border. The bill has already passed the Senate in a 70-29 vote but must also be approved by the House before it can become law.

February 13, 2024
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