In a late Tuesday vote, the Democrat-controlled Senate approved a $95 billion package that aims to provide aid to U.S. allies, including Ukraine and Israel, and paves the way to a possible TikTok ban.
Senators voted 79-18 to pass the legislation, with most Democrats and Republicans supporting it. It needed 60 votes to prevail. The package now heads to President Joe Biden, who is expected to sign the legislation.
“Today, we send a message — America will defend democracy,” Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said in a post to X in the run-up to the bill’s passage.
NEWS: Senate PASSES $95 billion aid bill for Ukraine, Israel, & Taiwan that also forces the sale of TikTok.
Vote was 79-18, it now goes to Pres Biden’s desk for his signature.
GO NO VOTES:
Barrasso
Blackburn
Braun
Budd
Cruz
Hagerty
Hawley
Johnson
Lee
Lummis
Marshall…— Frank Thorp V (@frankthorp) April 24, 2024
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