The US Senate passed the National Defence Authorisation Act with a record US$886 billion defense budget, including only US$300 million in aid for Ukraine through the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative.
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68 senators voted in favor and 11 against the bill, with significant support from both Democrats and Republicans
The bill includes US$300 million in funding for the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative
President Joe Biden strongly supports the bill and is expected to sign it into law
The U.S. House of Representatives voted 310-110 on Dec. 14 to approve a defense spending bill with a total of $886 billion, including $300 million for Ukraine.
The bill contains a provision requiring an act of Congress for the U.S. to withdraw from NATO.
US Congress on Thursday passed a National Defense Authorization Act that includes a provision to extend assistance to Ukraine through 2027, with $300 million pegged for fiscal year 2024.
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