The measure was narrowly defeated by a Democratic-led panel, but the vote revealed broader GOP support for extensive oversight of Ukraine funding.
, who is seeking to become the next House speaker. McCarthy later clarified that he supported aid to Ukraine but wanted to exercise more oversight of the assistance.Before Tuesday’s vote, it was unclear if mainstream Republicans would support the measure by Greene, a fervent supporter of former president Donald Trump whose opposition to Ukraine aid has prompted extensive internal debates within a party led by longtime advocates for the use of military force around the world.
“All this is about is accountability. This is about transparency. What are we afraid of? We have billions upon billions of dollars that are flowing to another country,” said Rep. Tim Burchett of Tennessee. Co-sponsors of the resolution included right-wing Republican Reps. Thomas Massie , Matt Gaetz , Barry Moore , and Andrew S. Clyde . But it earned the support of moderates including McCaul and Peter Meijer of Michigan.Though it was voted down, Greene said she would reintroduce the resolution in the next Congress once Republicans hold the majority.The Tuesday vote follows a consistent drop in support for aid to Ukraine among Republicans, according to recent polling.
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