In an Unusual Vote, Democrats Rescue Measure to Allow Vote on Ukraine Bill

House Republicans took a significant step towards advancing the long-delayed foreign aid bill for Ukraine and Israel. They had to rely on Democratic votes to move the plan out of a key committee and onto the floor. The vote in the Rules Committee reflected far-right opposition to Speaker Mike Johnson’s plan and highlighted the need for Democratic support to pass the $95 billion aid package. Despite resistance from some Republicans, Democrats voted to advance the plan out of the committee. The Democrats are expected to provide the necessary votes on the House floor to approve the rule and allow the aid package to proceed.