The US Senate has failed a procedural vote on a draft law providing for aid to Israel and Ukraine and strengthening control measures on the southern border of the United States, reported CNN.

During the voting, supporters failed to secure the necessary 60 votes, with 49 votes in favor and 50 opposed.

The package provided for the allocation of USD 118 billion, including USD 60 billion for Ukraine, as well as immigration reform, which was demanded by Republicans.

The blocking of the bill by the Republicans in the Senate was expected due to the corresponding position of the 45th US president Donald Trump and the top Republicans in the House of Representatives, including Speaker Mike Johnson.

On February 5, the US Senate publicized a USD 118.28 billion package, of which USD 60.06 billion is to support Ukraine. The document combines border security policy with wartime aid for Ukraine, Israel and other US allies. Biden called on Congress to “come together and quickly pass this bipartisan deal”.