Betrayal Complete: Mike Johnson Teams With Dems, Violates House Rule to Pass $61B Ukraine Aid
Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) delivered President Joe Biden a $61 billion gift on Saturday afternoon, reversing his months-long pledge to never advance foreign aid without first securing America’s border.
Multiple Democrats — and possibly a few Republicans — cheered; shouted, “Ukraine;” and waived Ukrainian flags as the Ukraine aid vote closed.
“It is in violation of decorum to waive flags on the floor,” Johnson scored Democrats.
The Ukraine portion of the foreign aid passed 311 to 112. One representative, Republican Dan Mauser (R-PA), voted present.
Johnson, once again, violated the Hastert Rule. Only 101 Republicans voted with Johnson, while 112 — a clear majority — opposed. (Read more from “Betrayal Complete: Mike Johnson Teams With Dems, Violates House Rule to Pass $61B Ukraine Aid” HERE)
