H.R. 8035 includes this: "expand the authorities of the President to transfer defense articles and services from DOD to foreign countries or international organizations" -- which could prevent this bind going forward.
#politics #Ukraine

H.R. 8035 -- FY2024 supplemental appropriations for federal departments and agencies to respond to the conflict in Ukraine: PASSED 310-112.
#politics #Ukraine
https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/8035

The House is starting 30 mins debate on support for Israel. H.R. 8035 (Ukraine) debate is over. I'm out.
#politics #Ukraine
https://live.house.gov/

Cammack (R) Florida's amendment to zero out all non-lethal aid fails
#politics #Ukraine

Greene (R) Georgia's ("uniquely demented") amendment to zero out support fails
#politics #Ukraine

Spartz (R) Indiana is confusing me but seems to want Congress to control $$$ -- which is after all their job if only they would do it.
#politics #Ukraine

Balart (R) Florida using his closing to bash Biden -- says abandoning Ukraine like chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan.
#politics #Ukraine

South (R) Texas Opposed, wants more EU to do more
#politics #Ukraine

Rogers (R) Alabama in strong support (Chair of Armed Services Cmte)
#politics #Ukraine

Waltz (R) Florida NOT in support because NATO or something. Couldn't find his point.
#politics #ukraine

Edwards (R) NC in support cites Reagan and Jesus(!).

#politics #Ukraine

Turner (R) Ohio in strong support, cites Xi (China) ambitions
#politics #Ukraine

Balart (R) Florida in support of 8035 (Ukraine support)
#politics #Ukraine

US Congress reaping unintended consequences. France and Poland tap the mic.
"The comments came after French President Emmanuel Macron recently said that sending Western troops to Ukraine cannot be "ruled out" in the future.

"The presence of NATO forces in Ukraine is not unthinkable," Sikorski noted, saying he had appreciated Macron's initiative.

"Because it is about (Russian President Vladimir) Putin being afraid, not us being afraid of Putin,"
#ukraine #politics
https://kyivindependent.com/polish-fm-nato-forces-presence-in-ukraine-is-not-unthinkable/

Just me or do these look like Spitfires. rawwwrrr.
The 15 RQ-35 Heidrun reconnaissance drones that Mark Hamill has been raising funds for are already in Ukraine.
#Ukraine #politics
https://u24.gov.ua/news/heidruninukraine

Ukraine's on course to taking out half the adversary's Navy. Imagine what they could do with sustained help.
#ukraine #politics

"You gotta pay your bills", eh. So he's a comedian now? #politics #NATO

Did the Senate get something done today? Looking for confirmation...
"The Senate agreed earlier today to proceed with a $95 billion"Plan B" bill to send aid to Ukraine and Israel separate from U.S. border funding. "
#Ukraine #politics
https://kyivindependent.com/draft-senate-passes-fails-to-pass-ukraine-israel-aid/

Pretty specific goals for a "riot".
#SupremeCourt #politics

Over 1,000 Companies Have Curtailed Operations in Russia—But Some Remain
#politics #ukraine
https://som.yale.edu/story/2022/over-1000-companies-have-curtailed-operations-russia-some-remain