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International Business Times
International Business Times
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Priya Walia

US Senate Drives Ukraine Aid Bill Forward Despite Conservative Resistance

US Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said legislators 'cannot simply shirk from our responsibilities' toward border security and Ukraine. (Credit: AFP)

A bipartisan coalition of senators Monday night made significant progress in advancing funding for Ukraine, Israel, and other defense priorities. Despite facing strong opposition from conservatives determined to obstruct the bill's passage, senators successfully approved three procedural motions.

The Senate voted 66-33 to end the dilatory debate on the $95 billion package. The decision sets the stage for a final vote on Tuesday or Wednesday, intending to send the bill to the House.

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