The lopsided vote reflected broad backing for the measure in the Senate. It faces a more fraught reception in the House, where hard-right Republicans are opposed.
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Congressional Leaders Unveil Stopgap Bill to Head Off Shutdown
The bill would extend government funding through early March, teeing up a race to pass the bipartisan deal into law before an end-of-week deadline.
Republicans Block Aid to Ukraine, Jeopardizing Its Fight Against Russia
The vote spotlighted waning support in Congress for backing Ukraine in the war, and left the fate of the effort uncertain.
Ukraine Aid Falters in Senate as Republicans Insist on Border Restrictions
Legislation to send military aid to Ukraine and Israel was on the brink of collapse, after a briefing devolved into a screaming match one day before a critical test vote in the Senate.
Zelensky Will Address U.S. Senators Before Vote on Ukraine Aid
President Volodymyr Zelensky’s briefing, via a video call, will come a day after the White House warned that aid to his country would soon run out.
Zelensky Will Address U.S. Senators Before Vote on Ukraine Aid
President Volodymyr Zelensky’s briefing, via a video call, will come a day after the White House warned that aid to his country would soon run out.
As Congress Weighs Aid to Israel, Some Democrats Want Strings Attached
Democrats are clashing with each other and the Biden administration over whether to attach conditions, including measures to avoid civilian casualties, to security assistance.
Schumer Plans Vote of Support Upon Returning From Israel
A delegation led by Senator Chuck Schumer, the majority leader, will meet with senior Israeli officials to discuss an aid package this weekend.
Xi-Schumer Meeting Raises Hopes of Smoother U.S.-China Relations
Mr. Xi said there were “1,000 reasons” to make the relationship work. Earlier, the Senate majority leader had criticized Beijing for its response to the attack by Hamas in Israel.
Senator Chuck Schumer Leads Bipartisan Trip to China
Among the issues the Senate majority leader said he hoped to address with top Chinese officials were economic reciprocity and fentanyl.