The U.S. Senate voted 79-18 to pass a package that includes aid to Ukraine, aid to Israel and other items as U.S. expansion continues. national debt That’s over $34 trillion.
Two Democrats, independent Sen. Bernie Sanders and 15 Republicans voted against passage, the paper said. washington post.
The package is now being sent to President Joe Biden. schedule Sign it.
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer explained The package is “one of the most important measures Congress has passed in years to protect America’s security and the future of our democracy.”
Republican Sen. Mike Lee of Utah has been a vocal opponent of the bill.
“They think they’re Churchill. They’re congratulating themselves for spending money that doesn’t belong to them. Money that we don’t have and have to borrow and print. It’s about money. It’s about using other people’s money to fight someone else’s war, which is fighting our own. The will is not heroic,” Lee said. tweeted.
“That’s not a good ending for a party whose elected officials repeatedly disrespect the party’s most loyal voters,” Lee said. tweeted. “Democrats don’t do this to their base,” he said. Added. “Democrats fight for bases, not against bases,” Lee said. I have written.
Wisconsin Republican Sen. Ron Johnson said: post“I vote against this $95 billion package because it does not secure our borders and further robs our children of their futures. Secure our own borders before securing the borders of other countries. It seems obvious to me, but apparently to most people in Congress.”
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