Senate advances long-awaited aid for Israel, Ukraine, Taiwan, and TikTok bill
The Senate on Tuesday advanced a package to provide billions in aid to Israel, Ukraine and Taiwan, sending the legislation on a glide path to become law after a rocky six months of political battles. In a final tally of 80-19, senators passed a crucial procedural vote with wide bipartisan support, signaling that the foreign aid package has the strength to pass a final vote. "The relentless work of six long months has paid off," Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., said on the Senate floor following the vote. Tuesday's vote also starts the senators' final debate clock, which will run for up to 30 hours unless they agree t