House approves new Ukraine aid as over a dozen Republicans defect

TL;DR

The House approved legislation authorizing up to $8 billion in military loans for Ukraine.
A discharge petition, initiated by Rep. Gregory Meeks, was used to bring the bill to the floor.
The petition garnered 218 signatures, with Rep. Kevin Kiley providing the decisive last signature.
The bill passed the House in a 226 to 195 vote, with support from Democrats and over a dozen Republicans.
The legislation includes aid for post-war reconstruction and new sanctions targeting Russia.
The effort bypasses leadership and highlights a bipartisan push for Ukraine support, though its fate in the Senate is uncertain.

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