Majority Leader Schumer Calls on Republicans Not to Block Ukraine Aid Bill

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) calls on Republicans not to block the $39.8 billion Ukraine aid package passed by the House, saying that it has "broad bipartisan support" in both chambers. Kentucky Republican Rand Paul has said he wants a vote on his amendment to the bill, which would throw the measure back to the House for another vote. "I urge my Republican colleagues not to block this legislation but to work with us to quickly get this package passed through the chamber. Everyone can have their own idea, but if everyone has their own idea we will get nothing done," the Democratic leader says. close