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The United States Senate overruled President Donald Trump’s veto on the defense budget of $ 740 billion by 2021. It provides $ 250 million in financial support to Ukraine.
About that reported by the television channel C-Span 2.
80 senators voted to overcome Trump’s veto and 12 voted against. To overcome the veto, it took at least 60 votes.
Previously, the president’s veto was overcome by the lower house of Congress, the House of Representatives. Together with the Senate, they finalized the defense budget for fiscal year 2021.
Military assistance to Ukraine is provided as part of the Security Assistance Initiative, which will go towards supporting and assisting the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
In addition, the bill includes provisions for more severe penalties against the Russian Nord Stream 2 and Turkish Stream pipeline projects.
It was previously reported that Donald Trump extended several immigration bans. They block entry to the country of many who want to obtain a green card and temporary foreign workers.
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