US House passes Republicans' Israel-only aid bill, faces dead end in Senate

The bill's introduction, as lawmakers rushed to respond to the attack on Israel by Iran-backed Hamas militants, was the first major legislative action under new Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson.

The dome of the U.S. Capitol building is seen on a rainy day, September 23, 2023.

The dome of the U.S. Capitol building is seen on a rainy day, September 23, 2023.

(photo credit: REUTERS/LEAH MILLIS)

ByREUTERS

NOVEMBER 3, 2023 00:11

Updated: NOVEMBER 3, 2023 02:41