Supporters of bill to aid Ukraine and sanction Russia hit number to force House vote
The bipartisan petition would force a House vote on security aid, loans and tougher sanctions on Russia, though Senate passage remains uncertain.
- On Wednesday, the U.S. House of Representatives reached a critical juncture as a discharge petition garnered the 218 signatures necessary to force a floor vote on the Ukraine Support Act, bypassing Speaker Mike Johnson.
- Introduced by Democratic Representative Gregory Meeks, the Ukraine Support Act aims to cement U.S. assistance by approving more than $1 billion in security aid and imposing 500% tariffs on Russian goods.
- Independent Representative Kevin Kiley provided the final signature on Wednesday, stating, "Congress can act now, in a bipartisan way, to strengthen that leverage and advance a durable peace that protects the interests of the United States and our allies."
- The GOP-led House is now on track to vote in early June on the measure, which serves as a rebuke of President Donald Trump's conflict handling amid narrow Republican majorities.
- While the measure is unlikely to become law, the vote puts lawmakers on record regarding Ukraine support, though its fate remains uncertain in the Senate where leaders cited a legislative "pileup.
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Petition will force vote on Ukraine aid in House
WASHINGTON — A U.S. House petition to force a floor vote on providing security aid to Ukraine and imposing new sanctions on Russia reached the 218-signature threshold to move ahead, lawmakers' latest successful bid to defy the chamber's Republican leadership.
US House discharge petition reaches 218 signatures, forcing vote on Ukraine aid, bypassing Speaker Johnson
A bipartisan US House group forced a vote on Ukraine aid and Russia sanctions, Axios reported on 13 May. The breakthrough bypasses Speaker Mike Johnson and triggers a procedural clock for a floor vote by the end of May. Enactment remains unlikely with a Republican-controlled Senate and White House opposition. US President Donald Trump opposes the bill outright. Through his presidency, he denied any new US aid to Ukraine and tried to pressure Ukr…
US House members defy leadership, to force vote on Ukraine aid
WASHINGTON — A U.S. House of Representatives petition to force a floor vote on providing security aid to Ukraine and imposing new sanctions on Russia reached the 218-signature threshold to move ahead on Wednesday, the latest successful bid by lawmakers to defy the chamber’s Republican leadership. The post US House members defy leadership, to force vote on Ukraine aid appeared first on Hawaii Tribune-Herald.
Momentum Builds In Washington For Ukraine Support As Congress Forces House Vote
At the center of the congressional push is the Ukraine Support Act, legislation that would authorize more than $1 billion in direct security assistance for Kyiv, provide $8 billion in loans, tighten sanctions on Russia, and limit presidential authority to unilaterally lift existing sanctions.
The U.S. Congress is preparing for a clash with the White House. The Capitol will put to the vote in the coming weeks a package of urgent aid for Ukraine, after the 218th signature needed to force debate in the plenary on Wednesday. The key has been the movement of Kevin Kiley, the representative of California and former independent Republican, whose support has been decisive in reviving funds that had been frozen for months.The bill not only pu…
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