House passes Ukraine aid bill

The House approved Ukraine aid and Russia sanctions, setting up a harder Senate fight and a possible Trump decision.

1. Frame 1The House approves a Ukraine aid bill 226-195, putting security funds and Russia sanctions over GOP leaders' objections.
2. Frame 2Eighteen Republicans join nearly every Democrat after backers use a 218-signature discharge petition to bypass leadership.
3. Frame 3Rep. Gregory Meeks' bill authorizes more than $1 billion in aid and $8 billion in defense loans.
4. Frame 4Republican leaders warn sanctions could undercut negotiations they say might produce a stronger Russia package.
5. Frame 5The vote follows a House war-powers rebuke over Iran, marking a second foreign-policy break with Trump this week.
6. Frame 6The bill heads to the Senate, where Republicans pose a steeper climb before Trump decides whether to sign it.