In the House, lawmakers are set to consider several separate bills this weekend, including aid for Israel and Ukraine. The House is expected to vote on four bills on Saturday, covering aid for Israel, Ukraine, Taiwan, and a potential ban on TikTok. These bills are likely to be combined into one comprehensive package before being sent to the Senate.
Using an arcane procedure, the House's decision to consolidate the bills into one package has sparked controversy, particularly among the right wing of the party. Democrats have insisted on this approach as a condition of their support for the aid measures.
Notably, a border security bill proposed by Speaker Mike Johnson will be treated separately and is not expected to be included in the larger aid package. This move has further fueled discontent among some members of the party.
The aid package, totaling approximately $95 billion, bears resemblance to a previous Senate bill that Johnson had declined to bring to the House floor. The new House package includes over $9 billion in humanitarian aid for Gaza and other conflict zones, a provision that was crucial for Democrats.
President Biden has expressed strong support for the package of bills, marking his first explicit endorsement of Johnson's plan. The aid measures aim to provide crucial support to Israel, Ukraine, Taiwan, and other conflict-affected regions around the world.
