House passes Ukraine aid despite GOP leadership objections (opens in new tab)

The U.S. House voted 226-195 Thursday to pass the Ukraine Support Act, a bill sponsored by Rep. Gregory Meeks, D-N.Y., that would provide more than $1 billion in security and reconstruction aid for Ukraine and make up to $8 billion available through defense loans. Eighteen Republicans and Independent Rep. Kevin Kiley of California joined Democrats to pass the measure.Highlights:Floor maneuver: Supporters used a discharge petition requiring 218 signatures, with Kiley providing the decisive sig...