US House bypasses GOP leadership on Ukraine aid vote

A bipartisan group of US House members has secured 218 signatures on a discharge petition, forcing a floor vote on the Ukraine Support Act and bypassing Republican leadership opposition. The bill would provide new military and financial aid to Ukraine and impose additional sanctions on Russia. The petition strategy allows lawmakers to bring legislation to a vote without committee approval or leadership support. The move reflects congressional support for continued Ukraine assistance despite GOP resistance to the aid package.