US House passes Ukraine aid bill with bipartisan support, defying Trump
The US House of Representatives on Thursday passed the Ukraine Support Act with 226 votes in favor and 195 against, providing over $1 billion in aid and up to $8 billion in direct loans to Kyiv. Eighteen Republicans joined Democrats and an independent to approve the bill, signaling defiance of President Donald Trump. The legislation now faces an uncertain future in the Senate, where Republican leaders have blocked similar votes citing Trump's directives, and Trump is expected to veto the bill if it reaches his desk.
The US House of Representatives on Thursday passed the Ukraine Support Act with 226 votes in favor and 195 against, providing more than $1 billion in aid and up to $8 billion in direct loans to Ukraine. Eighteen Republicans and one independent joined Democrats to approve the bill, signaling defiance of President Donald Trump.
The legislation also imposes sanctions and export controls on Russian financial institutions, the oil and mining sectors, and government officials. The bill now faces an uncertain future in the Senate, where Republican leaders have blocked previous votes on Russia sanctions, citing Trump's directives. Trump is expected to veto the bill if it reaches his desk.
Since taking office in January 2025, Trump has slowed US support for Ukraine and reserved decisions on sanctions for himself, rather than delegating them to Congress.