House Speaker Mike Johnson has become a central figure in the ongoing debate over aid to Ukraine, signaling a complex legislative battle ahead. Johnson, in a recent Fox News appearance, discussed plans to pass a Ukraine aid package, including 'important innovations.' This move has sparked a range of reactions, from White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre emphasizing the urgency of aid due to Ukraine's battlefield losses, to mixed responses within both the House and Senate, including Democrats groaning and Senator Graham expressing happiness. The Senate had previously passed a $95 billion aid package in February, but Johnson suggests the House version post-April recess could significantly differ. Amidst this, there's pressure from the White House and some Democrats for Johnson to expedite the process, highlighting the national security implications and the challenging road ahead given his 1-vote majority. The debate also includes discussions on structuring the assistance as a loan and adopting the bipartisan 'Rebuilding Economic Prosperity and Opportunity (REPO) for Ukrainians Act.'
A US House vote on Ukraine aid isn’t likely until at least mid-April with Speaker Mike Johnson still searching for ways to soften opposition from Republican hardliners https://t.co/PDVJpIFbKz
It's been nearly 2 months since the Senate passed a bipartisan security supplemental. As the fate of Ukraine hangs in the balance, the House cannot afford to delay taking up this critical legislation any longer. @SpeakerJohnson needs to bring it to the floor for a vote next week.
Speaker Mike Johnson's ideas on Ukraine: 1. Adopt the bipartisan bill "Rebuilding Economic Prosperity and Opportunity (REPO) for Ukrainians Act." Good & important precedence for other countries. 2. Structuring the assistance as a loan. Trumpist nonsense. Can't be done for arms.
The last time Congress voted to fund Ukraine was Sept 28, 2023 when I forced the $300 million for Ukraine out of the DOD approps bill and we had a separate vote on the floor. Republicans: YEA: 101 NAY: 117 Democrats: YEA: 210 NAY: 0 Speaker Johnson will be serving the… https://t.co/uSK9sjrqdl
Speaker Mike Johnson vows to take up Ukraine aid as the first act of business when Congress returns to Capitol Hill next week. However, how he plans to proceed remains a mystery in Washington. Here are five outstanding questions heading into the debate: https://t.co/qjbNqqGmFz
TOP in @PunchbowlNews AM: @SpeakerJohnson faces an uphill battle if he wants to push a Ukraine aid bill through the House. @JakeSherman & @bresreports with why the speaker's plan is iffy at best: https://t.co/PWRdt0ZM7e
Johnson's new push for Ukraine aid faces divided response from House, Senate Republicans w/ @liz_elkind https://t.co/6LJWpe4mF2 #FoxNews
Kudos to Speaker Johnson: Moving Ukraine aid is critical to national security https://t.co/eU1oac0HV0 https://t.co/tyZR0tZSNi
US House Speaker Mike Johnson wants new Ukraine aid approved “right away.” Rep. Dina Titus of Nevada opens up about the potential for passing a bill https://t.co/9u9hk8CG9P https://t.co/ZbFoAku5vy
Johnson's new push for Ukraine aid faces divided response from House, Senate Republicans https://t.co/mvls00h6uY
Democrats grumble over Mike Johnson's Ukraine aid proposal https://t.co/Snit8rhNc6
EpochTV: Speaker Johnson’s Challenging Road Ahead With 1-Vote Majority as Ukraine Aid Package Looms Large | Capitol Report https://t.co/HTJnXaKLgc
Is Republican House speaker Johnson coming around on Ukraine funds? https://t.co/PbDyK0Uiez
The Senate faces a tough choice on Ukraine aid as Speaker Mike Johnson says the House will move a Ukraine package after the April recess, but one that could be strikingly different from the $95 billion package the upper chamber passed in February. https://t.co/vnqr24VPKt
White House pressures Speaker Johnson to vote on Senate-approved Ukraine support bill In a briefing, White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre emphasized the administration's stance, urging Speaker of the House Mike Johnson to bring the Senate-approved document supporting… https://t.co/KENkwNIVkz
House Speaker Mike Johnson 3-Point Plan to Fund Ukraine, Senator Graham Happy https://t.co/1g18WYC2kl
White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre continues to demand money for Kyiv: "Ukraine can't afford any more delays. We've seen what's been happening in the last weeks and months in Ukraine, they're losing ground on the battlefield. And I want to say that we need to pass a… https://t.co/A2q8nOHYWY
Democrats are groaning at a plan floated by House Speaker Mike Johnson to pass aid to Ukraine — including some key moderates. Johnson, in a Fox News appearance on Sunday, floated "important innovations" that would be included in the Ukraine aid package. https://t.co/LvrvrMDybK