Ukraine Aid Falters in Congress on Immigration, Abortion Fights
- Biden has requested $33 billion in military, humanitarian aid
- House may vote on bill next week after return from recess
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Congress is moving slowly to meet President Joe Biden’s request for Ukraine aid amid an ongoing fight over Covid relief money and immigration and a drive to vote on abortion-related legislation in the Senate next week.
Biden last week requested $33 billion in military and humanitarian aid for Ukraine and other countries affected by Russia’s invasion and urged Congress to quickly approve it. The House immediately went on a one-week recess and behind-the-scenes talks among lawmakers this week have so far failed to produce a draft bill.