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The Texas Tribune
The Texas Tribune
National
Matthew Choi

Cruz, Cornyn join Senate Republicans in demanding border overhaul for Ukraine aid


WASHINGTON — U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz and John Cornyn voted down the White House’s request to supply Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan with defense aid, joining their party in holding up the bill unless it comes with a complete overhaul of border and immigration policy.

The legislation, which fell short of getting the 60 votes it needed for a procedural vote, would allocate more than $100 billion in defense aid for the three countries.

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