House GOP vows Israel vote after Iran attack amid bipartisan pressure on aid package
The brief statement didn’t address what House Republicans are planning to take up, amid bipartisan calls to bring up a foreign aid package.
House Majority Leader Steve Scalise said on Saturday that the chamber will vote on Israel legislation next week in the wake of Iran launching an aerial attack.
“In light of Iran’s unjustified attack on Israel, the House will move from its previously announced legislative schedule next week to instead consider legislation that supports our ally Israel and holds Iran and its terrorist proxies accountable,” Scalise said.
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House GOP vows Israel vote after Iran attack amid bipartisan pressure on aid package https://t.co/UZyrebfYNX
— POLITICO (@politico) April 13, 2024
Since we’re in a “don’t f*ck with our friends” mood — which I completely support — let’s get the Ukraine aid package done, too. Good policy and good message for everybody. https://t.co/gITvp2OwBk
— Jonah Goldberg (@JonahDispatch) April 13, 2024
If only someone had had the power to let House vote on assistance bill for Ukraine and Israel passed 70-29 by Senate TWO MONTHS AGO.
Oh, wait… https://t.co/63dWt03aTA
— Steven Pifer (@steven_pifer) April 14, 2024
Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski:
“Bravo, 🇮🇱, for repelling a huge Iranian aerial assault, coordinated from several directions. Israel’s anti-missile capabilities should be strengthened and similar defences should be sent to Ukraine.@SpeakerJohnson, please let the… pic.twitter.com/FvXgXzHoES
— Republicans against Trump (@RpsAgainstTrump) April 14, 2024
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