On Tuesday the bill passed the Senate in a 70-29 vote, but it must also be approved by the House before President Joe Biden can sign it into law.
On Monday he criticized the legislation, which would provide an additional $60 billion of military aid for Ukraine, claiming it is “silent on the most pressing issue facing our country” in reference to illegal immigration.
Posting on X, formerly Twitter, Democratic Rep. Ami Bera wrote: "If Speaker Johnson won’t bring this critical aid package to the floor, I stand ready to sign a discharge petition to get the job done.
Speaking to CNN on Monday former Speaker, Rep. Nancy Pelosi, said: “Our leader, Hakeem Jeffries, said he has not ruled out using a discharge petition, which is a parliamentary maneuver to try and bring a bill to the floor.”
A number of pro-Ukraine conservatives have also suggested a discharge petition could be introduced, including Adam Kinzinger, a former Republican House representative and fierce Trump critic.
Posting on X, in response to comments from Johnson, who he branded an “idiot,” Kinzinger said: "Time for a discharge petition, or for three republicans to vote against every rule until he agrees.
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On Tuesday the bill passed the Senate in a 70-29 vote, but it must also be approved by the House before President Joe Biden can sign it into law.
On Monday he criticized the legislation, which would provide an additional $60 billion of military aid for Ukraine, claiming it is “silent on the most pressing issue facing our country” in reference to illegal immigration.
Posting on X, formerly Twitter, Democratic Rep. Ami Bera wrote: "If Speaker Johnson won’t bring this critical aid package to the floor, I stand ready to sign a discharge petition to get the job done.
Speaking to CNN on Monday former Speaker, Rep. Nancy Pelosi, said: “Our leader, Hakeem Jeffries, said he has not ruled out using a discharge petition, which is a parliamentary maneuver to try and bring a bill to the floor.”
A number of pro-Ukraine conservatives have also suggested a discharge petition could be introduced, including Adam Kinzinger, a former Republican House representative and fierce Trump critic.
Posting on X, in response to comments from Johnson, who he branded an “idiot,” Kinzinger said: "Time for a discharge petition, or for three republicans to vote against every rule until he agrees.
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