{"id":2054313,"date":"2023-10-03T18:56:01","date_gmt":"2023-10-03T22:56:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/senators-worry-house-speaker-ouster-could-further-derail-ukraine-aid\/"},"modified":"2023-10-03T18:58:36","modified_gmt":"2023-10-03T22:58:36","slug":"senators-worry-house-speaker-ouster-could-further-derail-ukraine-aid","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/senators-worry-house-speaker-ouster-could-further-derail-ukraine-aid\/","title":{"rendered":"Senators concerned House speaker&#8217;s removal may worsen Ukraine aid delay."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">20<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fsenators-worry-house-speaker-ouster-could-further-derail-ukraine-aid%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2054313&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Senate Democrats Concerned About Implications of Speaker Battle on Ukraine Funding<\/h2>\n<p>Senate Democrats are deeply worried about the potential consequences of another battle for the speakership on\u200d the crucial funding for the Ukraine war effort. The \u200cexclusion of \u200bUkraine funding from the \u200b<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/what-to-expect-on-capitol-hill-this-week-amid-mad-dash-toward-government-shutdown\/\" title=\"What's happening on Capitol Hill this week as government shutdown looms\">temporary spending measure<\/a> has raised \u2063concerns \u2063among lawmakers and veterans who are pushing \u2064for immediate support for Ukraine.<\/p>\n<h3>Democracy Derby: How McConnell&#8217;s Health \u2064Raises Stakes of Kentucky Governor&#8217;s Race<\/h3>\n<p>Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) \u200dexpressed \u2062his concerns, \u2063stating, &#8220;I&#8217;m worried about the technical and \u200blogistical process. We should not let inside-the-Beltway \u2063technicalities hinder\u2063 our\u2063 national \u2062security and\u2063 Ukraine&#8217;s security.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>The House recently moved to\u200d remove Speaker\u200c Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) from his post, further complicating the situation.\u2062 The Senate had previously\u2063 voted 88-9 to pass a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/here-are-the-republicans-who-voted-against-mccarthys-stop-gap-plan-that-passed-house\/\" title=\"These are the Republicans who opposed McCarthy's approved stop-gap plan in the House.\">45-day continuing \u200bresolution<\/a> from the House, which included disaster\u2062 relief but no funding for Ukraine. However, McCarthy&#8217;s sudden change in course led to the abandonment of the bipartisan resolution.<\/p>\n<p>With\u200d the Senate adjourning early this week and a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/senators-worry-house-speaker-ouster-could-further-derail-ukraine-aid\/\" title=\"Senators concerned House speaker's removal may worsen Ukraine aid delay.\">congressional work\u200c period<\/a> the following week, it seems unlikely that any action will be taken soon. Senator Blumenthal expressed his hope for action upon their return, stating, &#8220;We are in recess next week,\u200b so\u2062 I hope very soon, if \u2062not\u2062 right after we return.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>One potential solution for the Senate is to utilize\u200c a recently passed House bill \u200dthat\u2064 provided $300 million in funding for \u200dUkraine. However, Democratic senators believe that this amount is insufficient.<\/p>\n<p>During a press conference, Senator\u2064 Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) \u200dexpressed her gratitude\u200c for the Senate&#8217;s commitment \u2064to \u200badvancing additional aid to Ukraine. However, she also acknowledged that the chaos in the House could\u2063 impact the funding for \u2064Ukraine.<\/p>\n<p>In a \u2062video\u2062 posted on\u200b X, formerly Twitter, Senator\u2062 Chris Murphy (D-CT) raised \u2062concerns about the paralyzed \u200dSenate \u2064work due \u200bto the lack of leadership in \u2063the \u2063House, specifically regarding Ukraine. He emphasized the urgency of\u2062 the situation, stating, &#8220;Ukraine \u2062is running out of money\u200b right now, as we speak. We have not authorized any new money to help Ukraine defend itself against \u200dRussian \u2062aggression.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Senator Mike\u200d Rounds (R-SD) also expressed his worries about the lack\u200c of House\u2062 leadership and\u2064 its impact on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wipeout-gop-lawmaker-threatens-to-stall-house-action-without-more-spending-cuts\/\" title=\"GOP lawmaker threatens to halt House action unless more spending cuts are made.\">passing \u2063appropriations bills<\/a> and providing additional \u2064aid for Ukraine. Some \u2064Republican senators\u200b believe that \u200bcombining Ukraine funding with a border\u2063 bill could be \u2062a more\u200b viable option in the future.<\/p>\n<p>However, Senator Blumenthal disagrees\u2064 with this approach, stating, &#8220;My preference would \u2062be to deal with Ukraine \u2063aid separately. We should not be\u2064 holding \u200cthis aid hostage.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>The urgency for more funding arises \u200dfrom the Department of Defense&#8217;s warning that it is running low on funds to replace the weapons\u2063 provided to Ukraine. The Pentagon Comptroller,\u200d Michael \u2064McCord, highlighted the critical and urgent need for assistance\u2064 as Russia prepares for a winter \u2064offensive and \u200ccontinues its\u2063 bombardment of Ukrainian cities.<\/p>\n<p>Even some Republicans in \u2064the Senate are expressing concerns about passing a budget by mid-November amidst the uncertainty in the House. A Senate Republican aide, speaking\u2062 anonymously, stated, &#8220;Now, they\u200b are going \u200dto be stuck arguing amongst \u200cthemselves about\u200c who\u200b is going to be the next speaker instead of working on \u200cthe budget and critical funding for Ukraine. \u2064This is just not a good time for \u200bthis to be\u200b happening at all.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\">CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM THE WASHINGTON EXAMINER<\/a><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> Why do Senate Democrats believe that adequate funding is vital for Ukraine&#8217;s ability to defend itself\u2064 against Russian aggression?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Mitment to supporting Ukraine, but\u2062 emphasized the need for \u2064more\u2062 substantial funding. \u200dShe stated, &#8220;While I appreciate the House&#8217;s effort to provide $300 million \u2063in funding, we must do more. Ukraine is facing a critical moment in its history, and we cannot afford to fall short in our support.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Many\u2064 Senate Democrats share this sentiment, believing that adequate funding is vital for\u200b Ukraine&#8217;s\u2062 ability to defend itself \u200dagainst Russian aggression. Senator Richard Durbin (D-IL) expressed his concerns, saying, &#8220;The situation in Ukraine is \u200bdire, and we cannot \u2064ignore the urgent \u200dneed for financial assistance. We must stand with Ukraine and provide them with the resources necessary to defend their sovereignty.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>The concern among Senate Democrats is not only about \u200dthe potential consequences of a \u200cprolonged speaker battle on Ukraine&#8217;s funding but also about the message it sends to our allies and \u200dadversaries. Senator Robert Menendez (D-NJ) warned, &#8220;If \u200cwe fail to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/congressional-research-service-raises-questions-about-osha-vaccine-mandates-legality\/\" title=\"Congressional Research Service Raises Questions About OSHA Vaccine Mandate\u2019s Legality\">provide sufficient support<\/a> to Ukraine, it not only jeopardizes their security but also undermines our credibility\u200b as a reliable ally. Our adversaries are watching, \u200dand they will interpret any hesitation on our part as weakness.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>As the battles for the House speakership continue, Senate Democrats are urging their colleagues to prioritize\u2062 Ukraine&#8217;s funding. They argue that it is in the best interest \u200cof\u2063 national security and global stability to provide\u200d the necessary \u200cresources to Ukraine. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) emphasized\u2062 this \u200bpoint, stating, &#8220;We cannot afford to leave Ukraine hanging. We must ensure that they have the means to\u200d defend themselves and deter further aggression.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>The Senate Democrats&#8217; concerns about the implications \u2063of the\u2063 speaker battle on Ukraine funding\u200b are \u200bgrounded in a genuine commitment \u2064to \u200cnational security and the belief that strong support for Ukraine is essential. As \u2064the situation unfolds, it remains to be seen whether their\u2064 concerns will be addressed and whether\u200b Ukraine will \u200creceive the necessary funding\u2063 to continue\u200c its fight for independence and stability.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Senate Democrats are worried about the impact of another speakership battle on Ukraine war funding. Excluded from the temporary spending measure, this issue concerns lawmakers and veterans. Sen. 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