Republicans in the U.S. Senate on February 7 blocked a bipartisan border package, scuttling months of negotiations on the legislation, which included $60 billion in wartime aid to Ukraine. Many Republicans said the compromise wasn't enough, even as supporters of the bill insisted it was the best possible solution. The 49-50 vote, far short of the 60 yes votes needed to open debate, came after most Republicans said they would vote against the legislation. The Senate’s Democratic leader said he would try to salvage the wartime funding by pushing for a vote on a bill that strips out the border portion.
U.S. Republican Senators Block Bipartisan Border Package That Included Wartime Aid To Ukraine
The 49-50 vote, far short of the 60 yes votes needed to open debate, came after most Republicans said they would vote against the legislation. (file photo)