“This is a sad night in the history of the Senate and our country. “Republicans have just blocked a much-needed proposal to send funds to Ukraine, funds to Israel, humanitarian aid for innocent civilians in the Gaza Strip and funds to the Indo-Pacific region,” said Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer, where they have a majority, according to American network CBS.

“If Senate Republicans don’t get serious about a national security package soon, (Russian President) Vladimir Putin is going to go through Ukraine and Europe,” Schumer added after the vote.

Both US President Joe Biden and other members of the Democratic Party have for months urged Republicans to vote for the package, approval of which is becoming increasingly urgent in Washington, which recently admitted that funds for aid to Ukraine are almost exhausted.

In fact, the Senate will begin recess on December 15th.

However, Republicans insist that stricter measures at the border are needed to combat illegal migration, although the package already includes $5.3 billion (4.9 billion euros) for Customs and Border Protection and other $2.3 billion (2.14 billion euros). billion euros) for customs and immigration controls. (Europe Press).