On Saturday, House Democrats chanted “Ukraine” and waved Ukrainian flags on the House floor after Congress passed a $60 billion aid package for the country.
Democrats began waving small Ukrainian flags and singing songs following the 311-112 rally. Vote It has passed HR8035, Ukraine Security Supplemental Appropriations Act. The representative presiding over the House called for order, noting that waving the flag was a “violation of decorum.” (Related: House adjourns without forcing vote on Speaker Mike Johnson’s speakership)
The chants and cheers drew condemnation from Republicans who posted on social media.
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“The only flag that should be flown on the floor of the United States House of Representatives is the American flag!” South Carolina Republican Congresswoman Nancy Mace Posted Mace opposed aid to Ukraine and sanctions legislation targeting Russia and Iran, but supported separate aid measures for Israel and the Indo-Pacific region.
The only flag that should be flown on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives is the American flag. 🇺🇸
— Rep. Nancy Mace (@RepNancyMace) April 20, 2024
“The Ukrainian flag will fly in the chamber of the United States House of Representatives as we vote to send more of our hard-earned money to corrupt foreign regimes,” said Republican Sen. Rand Paul of Kentucky. Posted. “And just like that, they shouted: ‘Ukraine!’ Ukraine! ” but are willing to work to protect Ukraine’s borders, not ours.
The Ukrainian flag will fly in the halls of the United States House of Representatives as we vote to send more of your hard-earned money to corrupt foreign regimes. And just like that they shouted “Ukraine!” Ukraine! ” and was willing to work to protect Ukraine’s borders, not ours. pic.twitter.com/ZXZo1kliNl
— Rand Paul (@RandPaul) April 20, 2024
Republican Congressman Thomas Massey (Kentucky) Posted He posted a video waving the flag at X and criticized House Speaker Mike Johnson.
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This is the U.S. House of Representatives, under the direction of Speaker Mike Johnson. Democrats are celebrating his complete surrender without any victory in securing the border. #MTV pic.twitter.com/TtaIgnX9eg
— Thomas Massie (@RepThomasMassie) April 20, 2024
“This is the U.S. House of Representatives under Speaker Mike Johnson. Democrats are celebrating his complete surrender without any victory in securing the border,” said Marjorie Taylor, who targeted Johnson.・Mr. Massey said he supports Mr. Green’s motion to resign as chairman.
The United States has sent more than $100 billion in aid to Ukraine since Russia invaded on February 24, 2022. Approximately $4.5 billion in aid to Ukraine is included in a continuing resolution signed by President Joe Biden in September 2023.
The Biden administration announced it would send 31 M1 Abrams main battle tanks to Ukraine in January 2023, after announcing that a complete set of MIM-104 Patriot surface-to-air missiles would be delivered in December 2022.
The Biden administration will primarily deploy Ukrainian M864 155-millimeter artillery shells, known as Dual-Purpose Improved Conventional Munitions (DPICM), which disperse small explosive ordnance throughout an area to attack personnel and vehicles, in July 2023. The plan was announced.
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