House Approves Israel Aid in First Major Test for New Speaker

On November 3, the House passed a $14.3 billion Republican-led aid package to Israel. The bill passed 226-196, with 12 Democrats voting for it and two Republicans voting against. It faces little chance of becoming law, however, with Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) saying he won't take it up and the White House threatening to veto it. 

The measure has drawn sharp opposition from Democrats over its lack of Ukraine funding and its provision to pay for the aid to Israel by slashing the …

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