US House Passes Ukraine Aid, Russia Sanctions Bill; Trump Faces Another Rebellion Within His Party
The U.S. House of Representatives passed the Ukraine Support Act on June 4, providing aid to Ukraine and imposing new sanctions on Russia. This marks the latest sign of Republican lawmakers defying party leaders and President Trump. The bill's future is uncertain as it must pass the Senate and faces a potential presidential veto.
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Key News on Russia's Invasion of Ukraine
(CNA, Washington, D.C., June 4, Combined Foreign Reports) The U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill on Thursday to provide aid to Ukraine and impose new sanctions on Russia, the latest sign that some Republicans are willing to defy party leaders and President Donald Trump.
According to Reuters, the House passed the Ukraine Support Act by a vote of 226 to 195. The bill was brought to the floor for a vote after being shelved for months. A handful of Republicans joined Democrats in signing a discharge petition to force a vote on the bill.
On Thursday, 18 Republicans and one independent who typically caucuses with them broke ranks, joining Democrats to pass the bill. This again shows cracks emerging in the near-unanimous support for Trump's policies among members of his own party.
The day before, a small group of House Republicans joined Democrats to pass a resolution requiring the withdrawal of U.S. forces from hostilities involving Iran unless Congress declares war or authorizes military force.
However, the future of the Ukraine Support Act remains unclear. The bill must pass the Senate to become law, but the Senate Republican leader has not yet allowed a vote on the broadly bipartisan Russia sanctions bill, saying they are waiting for Trump's direction.
Even if the bill passes the Senate, it could face a veto from Trump.
While many lawmakers in both parties in Congress strongly supported Ukraine in the initial years after Russia's full-scale invasion began in February 2022, the attitude towards the Kyiv government has cooled among some of Trump's closest Republican allies, including House and Senate leadership, since Trump returned to the White House in January 2025.
Since beginning his second term, Trump has also reserved sanction decisions for the White House rather than Congress.
U.S. aid to the Kyiv government has slowed significantly, even as Russia and Ukraine continue to bombard each other with missiles, drones, and artillery. Peace talks are stalled, and Ukraine has rejected Russian President Vladimir Putin's demand to cede territory it has successfully defended since 2022.
The Ukraine Support Act includes measures to assist Ukraine's post-war reconstruction, authorizes over $1 billion in aid to Kyiv, and provides up to $8 billion in support through direct loans.
The bill also imposes strict sanctions and export controls on Russia, targeting financial institutions, oil, mining, and Russian officials. (Editor: Chang Hsiao-wen) 1150605
(CNA, Washington, D.C., June 4, Combined Foreign Reports) The U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill on Thursday to provide aid to Ukraine and impose new sanctions on Russia, the latest sign that some Republicans are willing to defy party leaders and President Donald Trump.
According to Reuters, the House passed the Ukraine Support Act by a vote of 226 to 195. The bill was brought to the floor for a vote after being shelved for months. A handful of Republicans joined Democrats in signing a discharge petition to force a vote on the bill.
On Thursday, 18 Republicans and one independent who typically caucuses with them broke ranks, joining Democrats to pass the bill. This again shows cracks emerging in the near-unanimous support for Trump's policies among members of his own party.
The day before, a small group of House Republicans joined Democrats to pass a resolution requiring the withdrawal of U.S. forces from hostilities involving Iran unless Congress declares war or authorizes military force.
However, the future of the Ukraine Support Act remains unclear. The bill must pass the Senate to become law, but the Senate Republican leader has not yet allowed a vote on the broadly bipartisan Russia sanctions bill, saying they are waiting for Trump's direction.
Even if the bill passes the Senate, it could face a veto from Trump.
While many lawmakers in both parties in Congress strongly supported Ukraine in the initial years after Russia's full-scale invasion began in February 2022, the attitude towards the Kyiv government has cooled among some of Trump's closest Republican allies, including House and Senate leadership, since Trump returned to the White House in January 2025.
Since beginning his second term, Trump has also reserved sanction decisions for the White House rather than Congress.
U.S. aid to the Kyiv government has slowed significantly, even as Russia and Ukraine continue to bombard each other with missiles, drones, and artillery. Peace talks are stalled, and Ukraine has rejected Russian President Vladimir Putin's demand to cede territory it has successfully defended since 2022.
The Ukraine Support Act includes measures to assist Ukraine's post-war reconstruction, authorizes over $1 billion in aid to Kyiv, and provides up to $8 billion in support through direct loans.
The bill also imposes strict sanctions and export controls on Russia, targeting financial institutions, oil, mining, and Russian officials. (Editor: Chang Hsiao-wen) 1150605