“The U.S. Senate on Friday edged closer to passing a bill that includes $95.34 billion in aid for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan, but faces an uncertain path to becoming law due to Republican opposition in both chambers of Congress,” Reuters reports.
“The Senate voted 64-19 to advance the legislation one step along a chain of preliminary votes that could stretch into next week, unless party leaders can reach agreement with rank-and-file lawmakers to fast-track the bill.
Lawmakers expect to take the next procedural step in a rare Sunday session.”Playbook: “While it appears the package has the votes to ultimately pass, the Senate MAGA block isn’t giving up.”