House Uses Discharge Petition To Advance Ukraine Aid, Russia Sanctions Bill
The U.S. House voted 218-204 on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, to advance a Ukraine security and Russia sanctions package that would authorize more than $1 billion in new military aid.
All Democrats present and seven Republicans backed the procedural rule to bring the measure up, defying objections from Speaker Mike Johnson.[1] The legislation would also fund reconstruction and impose steeper sanctions on Russia and related entities.
A Democratic-led discharge petition forced consideration of the bill after supporters gathered the signatures needed to bypass House leadership.[1] Among the signers were GOP Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick and Don Bacon and independent Kevin Kiley, who helped put the measure on the floor.
By using the discharge petition, lawmakers adopted an uncommon procedural route to move the package forward and exposed fissures in GOP ranks over Ukraine policy. The measure now heads toward further consideration on the House floor, where its ultimate fate will shape U.S. support for Kyiv and the next round of Russia sanctions.
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- On Wednesday, June 3, 2026, the House voted 218-204 to advance a Ukraine security and Russia sanctions package.
- All Democrats present and seven Republicans supported the procedural rule over the objections of Speaker Mike Johnson.
- A Democratic-led discharge petition, with GOP Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick and Don Bacon and independent Kevin Kiley among signers, forced consideration of the bill.
- The legislation would authorize more than $1 billion in new military aid for Ukraine, support reconstruction, and impose steeper sanctions on Russia and related entities.
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