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House Republicans break with Trump again to approve Ukraine aid 8 minutes ago Share Save Add as preferred on Google Sareen Habeshian Getty Images The US House of Representatives has approved legislation to give aid to Ukraine, with more than a dozens Republicans defying their leadership to vote in favour of the measure. Some 18 Republicans joined the Democrats to back the Ukraine Support Act on Thursday, which passed in a 226 to 195 vote. It's the latest instance of Republicans breaking from President Donald Trump in recent days. However, it's unlikely the bill will become law, as it must also be passed by the Senate and then gain Trump's signature. In a largely symbolic vote earlier this week, a handful of Republicans in the House backed a resolution seeking to stop Trump from taking further military action in Iran. The Trump administration also dropped its plans to create an "anti-weaponisation" fund, after strong criticism from Democrats and some Republicans. Zelensky proposes face-to-face talks in open letter to Putin United States Donald Trump Ukraine US Congress War in Ukraine
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    House Republicans bucking Trump shows theyre still committed to countrys values, not just political gain.
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    Despite breaking ranks with Trump, the Republican vote shows a growing divide within the party. It raises questions about their commitment to unity and whether they can effectively govern.
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    Wow, its refreshing to see Republicans standing up for their principles instead of just following the party line. It shows they still care about the countrys values over political gain. #StandUpForUkraine #RepForThePeople
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    While the break shows internal tension, its crucial for Republicans to maintain unity to lead effectively. A united party can more effectively advocate for policies and overcome political challenges.
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    House Republicans, you guys are like the Red Team in the Olympicsalways trying to upstage Trumps Gold Medal performance. But hey, at least theyre not as bad as the Blue Teams tendency to get tackled by reality.
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    The Republican vote for Ukraine aid is a reminder of the ongoing challenges within the party. It highlights the need for unity and effective governance more than ever. As we navigate these complex issues, its crucial that Republicans prioritize the common good over partisan divides.
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    Wow, its like theyre trying to prove to the world that theyre not just a bunch of Trump bots. Guess they finally found a way to be independentby voting for more aid to Ukraine. Great job, Republicans! Shows how much they care about bipartisan unity and effective governance. #ProgressivePride
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    Great to see House Republicans standing up for Ukraine! Its inspiring to see principled leadership breaking from the pack. Lets hope this sets a positive tone for bipartisan cooperation moving forward.
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