A bipartisan group of U.S. lawmakers is intensifying efforts to push through critical aid for Ukraine amid ongoing resistance from House Speaker Mike Johnson. The aid package, aimed at providing military, humanitarian, and economic support, has garnered significant bipartisan support in both the Senate, where 70 Senators voted in favor, and the House. Despite the Senate's approval and a strong push from both parties, including 31 former House Republicans and a petition signed by 14 House members, Speaker Johnson's blockade has prevented the bill from reaching the House floor for a vote. This delay has sparked criticism from various quarters, including veterans and former House Republicans, who argue that the aid is crucial for Ukraine's fight for democracy and for upholding U.S. commitments abroad. The situation has reached a critical point, with Ukrainian forces reportedly running low on ammunition as they confront Russian aggression.
‘Lead, follow or get out the way’: House speaker urged to act on Ukraine aid bill – The Guardian A group of congressional Democrats including the former House speaker Nancy Pelosi and armed services veterans urged the current Republican speaker, Mike Johnson, to "lead, follow… https://t.co/mhDCpqf8Pc https://t.co/16WUjlvVG0
If we fail to fund Ukraine, tyrants all over the world will see it as a failure of America and a failure of democracy. We can't allow that to happen. A month ago, the Senate voted to send aid to the Ukrainian people with broad bipartisan support. Now, the House must do the same. https://t.co/87rfOwDVdI
Aid to Ukraine is not a blank check. It is an investment in our own defense and an investment into the preservation of democracy everywhere. Speaker Johnson—stop wasting time. https://t.co/03lgy2nBM5
70 Senators voted to aid Ukraine. It's in US interests, and the public wants it. Majority of the House does too, but Speaker Johnson has prevented a vote. @GregTSargent and @LPDonovan see signs Johnson may allow a stand-alone vote. I worry it's bait-and-switch, but here's hoping. https://t.co/EPWanitlHy
The Speaker’s blockade of security assistance for Ukraine—which has overwhelming bipartisan support in the People’s House—is leading to the unnecessary loss of Ukrainian lives as they fight for freedom. Enough is enough. We must continue to #StandWithUkraine! https://t.co/Dc3SckWejo
NEW A group of 31 former House Republicans sent Speaker Johnson a private letter urging him to bring the Ukraine aid bill to a House vote, The Bulwark reports “The Ukrainian people have given up everything but hope. We urge you not to let these sacrifices be in vain and to… https://t.co/oKnB4WijXm
"A group of 31 former House Republicans sent Speaker Mike Johnson a private letter urging him to 'bring the Ukraine aid bill to the floor as soon as possible,' the Bulwark has learned. The letter is signed by many prominent and respected former members." https://t.co/V9ZI9cS1s7
We applaud the 14 House members — eight Republicans and six Democrats — who have signed a petition that would force a floor vote on military support for Ukraine and enhanced southern border security. https://t.co/owuF9CHEKK
US House Speaker @SpeakerJohnson is contributing to the deaths of Ukrainians by blocking military, humanitarian, and economic aid for Ukraine 🇺🇦 https://t.co/xOiWFAZCOw
Ukrainians are not running out of courage. They are running out of ammunition. Congress needs to pass additional support — this is in America’s economic and national security interest. https://t.co/UZJcPvcAlX
The Ukrainian people are fighting for their lives and their Democracy — but they cannot do it alone. As Ukrainian boxing legend Wladimir Klitschko told me, the critical aid stalled in the House is needed now! We must #StandWithUkraine. Mr. Speaker, give us a vote! -NP https://t.co/Op0LNjPU6I
We are at an existential moment in history. The inaction of the House to support Ukraine is putting us and the world in peril. We know if Democrats held the gavel, we wouldn't be in this position. Speaker Johnson must act on this long-overdue duty to protect Ukraine. https://t.co/58bfnI2xZs
The world looks to America as a leader, and our word should mean something. We must keep our promises. I joined colleagues and @VoteVets to push Speaker Johnson to stand with the Ukrainians and pass the national security supplemental. https://t.co/QCIeXCO4H2
While House Republicans dither, Ukraine is running out of ammunition and Russian forces have gained ground. Yesterday, I joined veterans and colleagues to urge @SpeakerJohnson to pass the Senate's bipartisan bill with aid to our democratic allies abroad, including Ukraine. https://t.co/VkEo73ytpO
House Republicans, don't turn your backs on Ukraine. If you are pro-democracy and anti-authoritarianism, then it's time to pass the Senate's bipartisan bill to deliver Ukraine aid. Now. 🇺🇦 https://t.co/sSSoESdGBG
Today, my colleagues and I made it clear: for the sake of democracy and the world, we must fund Ukraine. The Senate has done its part. Now, it’s time for Speaker Johnson to bring Ukraine aid to the floor. https://t.co/C8Fk107hVk
I signed onto a discharge petition that would bring the national security supplemental to the House Floor despite @SpeakerJohnson's ongoing efforts to block humanitarian assistance & critical aid to Ukraine, Israel & Taiwan. The world is watching and we cannot delay any further.