Schumer Determines to Push Forward with Ukraine-Israel Aid Package Vote

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer declared on Thursday that the Senate will extend its work into next week in order to provide more time for bipartisan discussions aimed at finding a solution to pass an emergency aid package that includes support for Ukraine, Israel, and other critical priorities. Schumer also stated that the Senate will proceed with a vote on the aid proposal next week, regardless of the outcome of ongoing negotiations. Republicans have maintained that any aid package should be linked to significant border security policy adjustments, and although talks are ongoing, an agreement has not been reached at this time.

Once today's session concludes, the Senate will reconvene on Monday. This timeline allows negotiators from the White House, Senate Democrats, and Senate Republicans to dedicate the weekend to reaching a framework agreement," he expressed. "Our goal is to reach an agreement," Schumer stated, while also pledging that "regardless of the outcome, all members should be prepared for a vote on a supplementary proposal next week."

Several lawmakers remain doubtful that a deal can be made as early as next week. Furthermore, the House concluded its final scheduled votes for the year on Thursday and has since adjourned.

"Schumer's aiming too high," Sen. John Cornyn, a Texas Republican, told CNN when questioned about the possibility of a vote next week.

CNNs Manu Raju contributed to this report.