Challenges Ahead for New Speaker as House Passes Israel Aid

U.S. Speaker of the House Rep. Mike Johnson (R-LA) listens as he waits for his turn to speak during a news briefing at the U.S. Capitol on November 2, 2023 in Washington, DC.

in its war against Hamas. But by ignoring President Joe Biden’s request to pair it with aid for Ukraine, the House is heading for a collision with the Democratic-led Senate.

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said the Senate would not consider the House bill, deeming it a"deeply flawed proposal" during a floor speech on Thursday. He said the Senate would craft its own bipartisan bill containing aid for Israel and Ukraine, as well as humanitarian aid to Gaza, which was not included in the House GOP bill.

Hardline Republicans have signaled that they may give Johnson more breathing room on fiscal issues than McCarthy, though the chamber is behind schedule on keeping the government funded and remains under urgent pressure to approve aid to Israel and Ukraine. The House's decision to provide substantial aid to Israel comes as the nation continues to grapple with the conflict against

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