A discharge petition, which would require the support of 218 House members including at least four Republicans, could allow the aid package to go to a vote without Johnson's backing. Supporters of Ukraine are confident they have the numbers needed to pass the package in the House if they can get it to a vote.
Speaking to Newsweek, Republicans for Ukraine spokesperson Gunner Ramer said: "For generations, the Republican Party prided itself on standing up to dictators and leading the free world. Many Republicans, including many in Congress, still identify with that party and that role for America. Right now the critical issue in the world is whether free countries will help defeat Putin in Ukraine. Read more: https://www.newsweek.com/republicans-push-discharge-petition-against-mike-johnson-1872277
The discharge petition pretty much requires 218 signatures so if all (D)s (212 currently) vote for it, they just need 6 (R)s (there are 219 (R)s).
"Fingers crossed Moscow Mike is going to lose this one. 🤞" For sure!!
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