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House Advances Ukraine Aid, TikTok Ban With Democrats’ Help
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April 19, 2024
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0:35Now PlayingThe US House advanced a long-stalled $95 billion aid package for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan, a breakthrough signaling an end to an increasingly agonizing wait for Ukraine and US allies in Europe.
The pivotal procedural vote Friday signals the funding will prevail on Saturday when the House is scheduled to vote on the bill, which also includes a provision that would force the social media platform TikTok’s Chinese parent company to divest or face a ban in the US.
House Speaker Mike Johnson relied heavily on Democrats in the 316-94 vote to overcome a blockade from conservatives within his own party. More Democrats than Republicans voted to advance the aid package, with 165 Democrats supporting the procedural step. Fifty-five Republicans defied Johnson.
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