Bills supporting Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan have easily cleared procedural hurdles in the United States Senate.
The texts, which provide a total of $95 billion in arms supplies and financial aid to America’s allies, were approved by the lower house of Congress on Saturday.
The votes of at least 60 of the 100 senators were needed to move them to a final vote today. 65 voted “for” and “against” – only 12.
He expects the package to be immediately sent to the White House for President Joe Biden’s signature.
US military aid deliveries to Ukraine could begin within days of presidential approval. The bill’s $61 billion in spending includes funds to replenish the U.S. arsenal after weapons are sent to Kiev, as well as funds for the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative, through which the Pentagon buys systems for the Ukrainian military directly from U.S. companies.
About $8 billion is for non-military aid, including the operation of the Ukrainian government.
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