House Democrats, led by Rep. Henry Cuellar and others, have initiated a concerted effort to address two critical issues: border security and foreign aid. On one front, Cuellar, alongside Rep. Tom Suozzi and 14 other House Democrats, held a press conference to urge Congress to collaborate on legislation for border security. Concurrently, Democrats are pushing to force a vote on a bipartisan Senate bill that would provide $95 billion in aid to Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan, despite resistance from House Republican leaders. The bill is seen as crucial for supporting these allies. A discharge petition, a procedural move to bypass the usual legislative process, is being used to attempt to bring the bill to the floor for a vote. This effort has garnered 88 signatures, all from Democrats, indicating a significant push within the party to address these issues despite opposition.
A newly formed group of House Democrats is seeking to shift the party's positioning on immigration to the center. https://t.co/pn8DyGfsSh
Senator calls out House Republicans over stalling on Ukraine aid https://t.co/y7gkXFRlXD
Mitch McConnell grows impatient with Speaker Mike Johnson as Ukraine aid stalls in GOP House https://t.co/FQ4xIVY4aa https://t.co/pmnDaZuNyL
Fight for Ukraine aid complicated by dueling petitions to force vote in House My latest >> https://t.co/pehRd9DkHu
I am told for this discharge petition to pass & for Ukraine to get military aid it needs, the White House needs to give a green light for Democrats to move forward on @RepBrianFitz discharge petition and the Republican bill would be brought to the floor where it has votes to pass https://t.co/kA4FPBrntu
⚡️ US House Democrats start gathering signatures to force vote on Ukraine aid. U.S. House of Representatives Democrats began collecting signatures on March 12 to bypass House Speaker Mike Johnson and force a vote on a Ukraine aid bill via a discharge petition, Reuters reported.… https://t.co/eqhrqKlxJ1
Today, I joined together with a bipartisan group of colleagues to sign a discharge petition aimed at advancing the Defending Borders, Defending Democracies Act to the floor of the House for a vote. The time for action is long overdue. https://t.co/5Nxnql0F9b
A) From colleague Tyler Olson. 2 competing discharge petitions to go over the head of the Spkr & put Ukraine aid onnthe flr: The first is backed by Democrats, and is for the Senate's version of the national security supplemental.
Mitch McConnell pushes Mike Johnson again on Ukraine funding in @PunchbowlNews PM. Plus, Rep. Ken Buck is leaving Congress next week. https://t.co/84bTSNdRNL https://t.co/PnimZlKsRv
We must vote on the U.S. Senate-passed national security package to deliver aid to Ukraine, Israel, & Taiwan and humanitarian aid to civilians in Gaza. I JUST signed a discharge petition to force a vote in the U.S. House on this package — and I urge my colleagues to do the same. https://t.co/9nka232d5O
.@RepCuellar, @RepGonzalez and I urge Speaker Johnson to bring the bipartisan border security bill up for a vote. Read our joint statement on House Republicans again prioritizing a non-binding resolution over bipartisan action to solve the border crisis. https://t.co/bcHoCxOaZt
Just signed the discharge petition to vote on the Senate foreign aid package & provide support to our allies #Ukraine #Israel & #Taiwan. It also provides humanitarian aid for the Horn of Africa, #Gaza & #Artsakh refugees in #Armenia The time to pass this package is long overdue.
I just signed a discharge petition to force a vote on funding Ukraine. The votes are there. Mr. Speaker: let us vote https://t.co/BuENLzobKI
Sen. McConnell: “In addition to the fact that our friends in Ukraine are running out of ammo, our friends in Israel need help as well. I want to encourage the Speaker to allow a vote. Let the House speak on the supplemental that we sent over to them several weeks ago.” https://t.co/mIbreuynTt
We have a crisis at our border. Instead of taking action, Republicans just had us vote on *yet another* useless resolution that does nothing to fix it. Enough is enough. It's time to pass the Dignity Act— the only bipartisan comprehensive immigration reform bill in Congress.
Today, I signed a petition to force a vote on the bipartisan national security package that would provide needed aid to Ukraine. Speaker Johnson and House Republicans need to allow a vote now because we must stand up for democracy and against Putin’s tyranny. https://t.co/EejgsuCeRE
“Let the House speak.” Mitch McConnell urges Speaker Johnson to allow a vote on the bipartisan Ukraine aid bill https://t.co/fOBqFp2Oaf
Mitch McConnell grows impatient with Speaker Mike Johnson as Ukraine aid stalls in GOP House https://t.co/dflhIZcMkR https://t.co/cJIaB5VFdS
Speaker Johnson has been sitting on the Senate-passed bill to support Ukraine funding for weeks. It’s time for action. Today we are launching a discharge petition to try to force a vote on the House floor. We cannot wait any longer. https://t.co/57WS6ExtAE
Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell appeared irritated Tuesday as he lobbied his House counterpart, Speaker Mike Johnson, to allow a vote on a bipartisan funding bill for Ukraine and Israel. https://t.co/8NpOBkaIeU
Like so many Americans, I'm both frustrated and heartbroken by what continues to happen at our southwest border. Today, I joined my colleagues again in urging Republican leadership to bring a comprehensive, bipartisan border bill to the House floor. It cannot wait. https://t.co/rF9SzraVGi
We have to do more to secure the border, restore order and streamline the path to legal status for those who want to support our economy and contribute to our communities. Proud to stand with Democrats for Border Security in pushing for bipartisan action. https://t.co/nXd3Q0GTWZ
1) McConnell on Senate-passed Ukraine aid pkg: I want to encourage the Speaker again to allow a vote. A vote. Let the House speak on the supplemental that we sent over to them several weeks ago.
Henry Cuellar establishes a democratic border security group. The newly formed task force aims to support bipartisan legislation that faltered after Donald Trump withdrew his support for the package. https://t.co/m9SKSs6sA7
House Democrats' foreign aid discharge petition is up to 86 signatures, all Democrats. The signers include Reps. Ed Case and Don Davis, two of the three Democrats who have signed Fitzpatrick's discharge petition. https://t.co/clAWg9HhsI
House Democrats' foreign aid discharge petition is up to 88 signatures, all Democrats. They include Reps. Ed Case and Don Davis, two of the three Democrats who have signed Fitzpatrick's discharge petition. https://t.co/clAWg9HhsI
U.S. Ukraine supporters advance effort to force House vote on aid https://t.co/gdYYL5S1xb
McConnell grows impatient with Speaker Johnson as Ukraine aid stalls in GOP House - https://t.co/7eMDPQ6kNe
I signed a discharge petition to bring aid for Israel and Ukraine to the House Floor. Democracy and freedom around the world is counting on this House to act. Because of Speaker Johnson’s refusal to bring aid to the Floor, we must take this step.
With the stroke of a pen, Speaker Johnson could get aid and ammunition to Ukraine’s freedom fighters https://t.co/K9BxABaDwe
⚠️ US SENATE'S TOP REPUBLICAN MCCONNELL URGES HOUSE VOTE ON FOREIGN AID Full Story → https://t.co/wfEzNXHY5W U.S. Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell on Tuesday urged House of Representatives Speaker Mike Johnson to hold a vote on a $95 billion security assistance… https://t.co/mQkzCGYg8m
Schumer on Ukraine: The best way to pass this bill.... [is for] speaker Johnson to put our supplemental bill (on the floor) I'm confident it will get over 300 votes
Mitch McConnell throws cold water on House GOP push to turn Ukraine aid into a loan — something pushed by Trump and that House Foreign Affairs Chairman Michael McCaul is involved with as well. He continues to call on the House to pass the Senate’s aid package. “The only way to…
Thanks to my rep, @JoyceBeatty , for signing the discharge petition for 815. I've appreciated your support for Ukraine since the start of the war!
I have always believed that Democrats can be strong on border security while also respecting the rights of migrants to claim asylum. That is why I am leading a group of 26 House Democrats to urge Congress to pass the bipartisan border security bill. Let’s get the job done.…
I have always believed that Democrats can be strong on border security while also respecting the rights of migrants to claim asylum. That's why I am leading a group of 26 House Democrats to urge Congress to pass the bipartisan border security bill. Let’s get the job done.…
U.S. SENATE REPUBLICAN LEADER MCCONNELL: OPPOSE PROPOSAL TO MAKE UKRAINE AID A LOAN
⚠️ EXPLAINER-CAN UKRAINE SUPPORTERS FORCE A US HOUSE VOTE ON FOREIGN AID? Full Story → https://t.co/7PHRzoUpw9 As U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Mike Johnson refuses to allow a vote on the $95 billion foreign security aid bill passed by the Senate, supporters are…
Please sign the discharge petition for aid to Ukraine before you leave, @RepKenBuck https://t.co/DITXyj5tS8
News: Progressive Caucus Chair Jayapal says she won’t sign Democrats’ foreign aid discharge petition. “I’m not going to sign a discharge petition with Israel aid, that’s my problem,” she said. Predicts a “significant” number of progressives won’t sign. https://t.co/yw8Or2CVzv
Speaker @MikeJohnson could put Ukraine aid on the floor tomorrow and it would pass. This rests on his shoulder. History will remember. https://t.co/fsMBmI0ujZ
House Democrats formally launched their promised effort to force a vote on Ukraine aid, a long-shot bid to compel the legislation to the floor over the objection of the Republican leaders who control the chamber. https://t.co/8uNbzp5YzH https://t.co/cduVe0fY3i
House Democrats are trying to force a floor vote on a bipartisan Senate bill that would provide aid to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan, since House Republican leaders have been resisting pressure to take up the legislation. https://t.co/2aGhfkgH5d
We need commonsense border policies now, not after the November election. I'm proud to be a member of the Democrats for Border Security Task Force and join my fellow Democrats in calling on @SpeakerJohnson to put the bipartisan Senate border bill on the House floor. https://t.co/X3QKtDH1OG
I know our border communities are not just political backdrops. That's why I was proud to join @RepCuellar and the Democrats for Border Security Task Force to call on Congress to work together and act to address this crisis. Texas needs action. https://t.co/0AhckMwhrT https://t.co/Sd7ITenBWJ
How about the @HouseGOP and @SpeakerJohnson do something productive like put the Ukraine bill on the floor where it will pass, overwhelmingly. Why is the GOP suppressing the will of the people? Slava Ukrainii
⚠️ US UKRAINE SUPPORTERS ADVANCE EFFORT TO FORCE HOUSE VOTE ON AID Full Story → https://t.co/Mz4attw0tl U.S. House of Representatives Democrats began collecting signatures on Tuesday for a potential bid to sidestep Republican Speaker Mike Johnson and force a vote on a $95…
Democrats are launching a longshot bid to force a Senate-passed Ukraine aid bill to the House floor. https://t.co/XwHDizhkbn
So much happening today! Discharge petition for the Senate Ukraine aid bill is officially gathering signatures. 218 signatures and we have a vote! https://t.co/juCjaaBvsz
I'm proud to be a member of the Democrats for Border Security Task Force led by @RepCuellar and @RepTomSuozzi. Republicans need to get serious and come to the table to make sure the American people are safe, our borders are secure, and immigrants are processed with dignity. https://t.co/aY14u44P3i
Joined @RepCuellar and other leaders to launch Democrats for Border Security. We can restore order at the border AND ensure that immigrants are treated fairly & with respect. I’m committed to finding a bipartisan path to help secure our border & support our immigration system. https://t.co/P4U1uoV8S2
We’re going to continue working together in a bipartisan way to get aid to our allies and secure our Southern Border. https://t.co/aUrAjPMUcI
House Democrats' foreign aid discharge petition is live and already has signatures. But – progressive Reps. Pocan and Ocasio-Cortez, among others, say they won't sign. Several Republicans tell @Axios they're focused on Fitzpatrick's petition. More here: https://t.co/atkqExfUr5
We’re facing historic humanitarian challenges at the border - that’s why I’m joining the Border Security Task Force. We know how to put people over politics. We need common-sense solutions like my package of bipartisan immigration & border bills. https://t.co/amFr27wXXF
Dem Caucus Chair Aguilar says Dem CT Rep DeLauro just went to the floor to “turn on our discharge petition” for Senate-passed Ukraine aid bill
A) Schumer on Ukraine bill: It’s matter of highest urgency that Speaker Johnson and House leadership put the Senate's bipartisan supplemental package on the House floor. Because if he does, mark my words, it will pass. If he puts it on the floor, it will pass.
Suozzi Appointed Co- Chair of Democrats for Border Security Taskforce America’s southern border and immigration system aren’t working, and it is time to fix it! Today, Co- Chair Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) and I launched the Democrats for Border Security Task Force, (1/2) https://t.co/cu5JxLrXrn
NEWS -- A discharge petition to schedule a House vote on the Senate's Ukraine-Israel-Taiwan aid bill will open for signatures TODAY. Will need 218 for a vote. PA GOP Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick has a different petition on his own aid bill. This is a bipartisan bill me and…
Colin Allred, Henry Cuellar and Lizzie Fletcher here to launch new group of Democrats focused on the border, aiming to push back on GOP on the issue. https://t.co/ByHZgYXS1g
LIVE: House Democrats Hold Press Conference Urging Congress to Work Together on Border Security https://t.co/9GN6pFENR4
TOP in @PunchbowlNews AM: @RepBrianFitz hasn't "turned on" his discharge petition for his bill that includes Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan funding like the Senate-approved package, but with significant changes. Loads of members are skeptical of Fitzpatrick's efforts. @JakeSherman,… https://t.co/onoFxeG9hb
House Speaker Mike Johnson will soon have the power to set a floor vote for one of three bills to help defend our allies in Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan. https://t.co/uQNyi9xfMg
Tuesday at 8:30 AM EST, Reps. Henry Cuellar and Tom Suozzi will lead a press conference alongside 14 other House Democrats urging Congress to work together on legislation to secure the border. https://t.co/W8HWHvDEUe