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The US House of Representatives passed by 226 votes to 195 a bill that allocates billions of dollars in aid to Ukraine and imposes new sanctions on Russia, defying President Donald Trump's position. Eighteen Republicans joined Democrats to approve the measure, challenging their own party leadership. ✓
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"A Câmara dos Representantes aprovou o pacote por 226 votos a 195. A medida endurece as restrições contra a Rússia com novas sanções aos setores de petróleo e gás e representa a primeira grande iniciativa pró-Ucrânia durante o segundo mandato de Trump."
House Speaker Mike Johnson had instructed the party to vote against the bill in a closed-door meeting, arguing that it was necessary to give Trump space to negotiate with Russia, according to a person present at the meeting. The approval represents the second major congressional foreign policy break with Trump this week, after the House approved the day before a war powers resolution to limit military action against Iran. ✓
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"O presidente da Câmara, o republicano Mike Johnson, orientou o partido a votar contra o projeto em reunião a portas fechadas. Segundo uma pessoa que estava presente no encontro, ele argumentou que era preciso dar espaço para que Trump negociasse com a Rússia."
The bill includes $8 billion in defense loans to Ukraine, strict sanctions against Russian leaders and institutions, and 500% tariffs on Russian products imported to the United States. The measure was brought to the floor through a "discharge petition" — a parliamentary mechanism used to bypass leadership — after independent Representative Kevin Kiley provided the final signature needed. ✓
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"Também prevê tarifas de 500% sobre todos os produtos russos importados pelos Estados Unidos e a proibição da importação de petróleo bruto russo. Além disso, o texto amplia o apoio militar à Ucrânia, autorizando US$ 8 bilhões em vendas de armamentos e prorrogando um programa de empréstimo e arrendamento militar criado durante o governo Biden."
Trump did not issue a specific statement about the Ukraine aid approval, although he harshly criticized on Truth Social the previous day's vote on Iran war powers, calling four Republicans who voted against his position "GRANDSTANDERS" who "should be ashamed of themselves." According to Republican Brian Fitzpatrick, who voted for the bill, the measure likely won't get the 60 votes needed in the Senate unless Trump endorses the bill. ✓
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"Who would do such an unpatriotic thing. They know where the negotiations stand," Mr. Trump wrote on Truth Social. ... "The four Republicans, that's a whole other story - They're GRANDSTANDERS! They should be ashamed of themselves."
"But they also know the Senate likely won't go along unless Trump endorses the bill. "It's probably not going to get 60 votes in the Senate, but it's going to hopefully force the Senate to address the issue," said Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., who signed the discharge petition and voted to advance the bill."
The House approved the bill 226-195, with 18 Republicans voting with Democrats
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The vote was made possible through a 'discharge petition' led by Brian Fitzpatrick and Greg Meeks
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Trump's statement about the week's votes
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How does the US Senate plan to vote on the Ukraine aid bill?
Why it's still unknown: The bill has not yet been sent to the Senate and leaders have not publicly stated their intention to vote
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What will Trump's official position be on the bill now that it passed the House?
Why it's still unknown: Trump has not issued a specific statement about the Ukraine aid approval, only about the previous Iran vote
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What are the specific details of the sanctions included in the bill?
Why it's still unknown: Sources mention sanctions on oil and gas sectors but do not detail specific companies or individuals
Did not cover: CNN Brasil