The U.S. Senate has made a divisive decision by pushing forward a massive $95 billion foreign aid bill that supports Ukraine, Israel, Gaza, and Taiwan, yet notably leaving out any measures to strengthen border infrastructure within the United States.
In a 67-32 cloture vote, the Senate crossed party lines, with several RINO senators joining Democrats to move the foreign aid bill forward.
Republicans who joined Democrats in voting in favor are:
Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) Mitch McConnell (R-KY) Bill Cassidy (R-LA) Roger Wicker (R-MS) Todd Young (R-IN) Susan Collins (R-ME) Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) John Kennedy (R-LA) John Thune (R-SD) Dan Sullivan (R-AK) Mitt Romney (R-UT) Joni Ernst (R-IA) Mike Rounds (R-SD) Thom Tillis (R-NC) John Cornyn (R-TX) Chuck Grassley (R-IA) Jerry Moran (R-KS)
According to Capitol Hill correspondent Jamie Dupree, the bill is “likely to pass the Senate – maybe by Tuesday or Wednesday of next week.”
According to CNN’s Manu Raju, Senator Mike Rounds from South Dakota (R-SD) made it clear that he supports the bill’s final passage, while Senator John Cornyn from Texas (R-TX) is non-committal.
“67-32, Senate breaks filibuster and opens up debate on $95.3 billion emergency aid package for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan.