The House Republicans approved a $14.3-billion aid package for Israel on Thursday, setting up a fierce showdown between Democrats in the Senate who have slammed the GOP bill because it excludes Ukraine funds and cuts IRS coffers. The vote of 226-196 was almost entirely along partisan lines, with 12 Democrats voting for all…
Republicans in the House and Senate have criticized the GOP bill for excluding funds from Ukraine and cutting IRS coffers, but House Republicans on Thursday approved a$ 14.3 billion aid package for Israel, setting the stage for an intense debate. The 226-196 vote was almost wholly cast along party lines, with 12 Democrats joining. A$ 14.3 billion aid package for Israel was approved by House Republicans on Thursday, paving the way for a contentious debate with Democrats in the Senate and the White House who have criticized the GOP bill for cutting IRS coffers and excluding Ukraine funds. The 226-196 vote was almost wholly cast along party lines, with 12 Democrats joining.
The House Republicans approved a $14.3-billion aid package for Israel on Thursday, setting up a fierce showdown between Democrats in the Senate who have slammed the GOP bill because it excludes Ukraine funds and cuts IRS coffers. The vote of 226-196 was almost entirely along partisan lines, with 12 Democrats voting for all…