WASHINGTON, D.C. (KSNT) – With the recent passage of a massive foreign aid bill for Ukraine and other U.S. allies, how did Kansas’ representatives and senators vote on the spending bill?

Kansas representatives and senators were divided on the disbursement of billions in foreign aid to Ukraine during votes on the issue earlier this month. Their choices can be found below:

  • Kansas Representatives
    • Sharice Davids (D) – Yes
    • Ron Estes (R) – No
    • Tracey Mann (R) – No
    • Jake LaTurner (R) – Yes
  • Kansas Senators
    • Roger Marshall (R) – No
    • Jerry Moran (R) – Yes

“When the country is more than $34.5 trillion in debt and bad actors threaten the United States’ border and our allies across the globe, it’s imperative that we make strategic spending choices and respect taxpayer dollars. Some of the most pressing issues facing our nation include securing our southern border, supporting our strongest Middle Eastern ally Israel and countering the Chinese Communist Party in the Indo-Pacific region – today I voted for three critical bills that address these threats. I’ve previously voted for Russian sanctions as Ukraine faces unprovoked aggression from a tyrant, but the $60.8 billion bill that the House passed today was too much for me to support when the United States has already spent more than $100 billion on Ukraine aid.”

Representative Ron Estes

“Being the leader of the free world comes with great responsibility – both at home and abroad. It is in America’s interest for Ukrainian forces to defeat Russia, but it is irresponsible and unsustainable to continue funding a war in Ukraine without any oversight as to how Americans’ tax dollars are spent. I could not in good conscience vote to send $60.84 billion more to Ukraine without proper checks in place for the $75 billion that America has already sent. We do not allow our own federal agencies to spend our tax dollars that way, and we should not allow foreign governments to either. It should not be controversial.”

Representative Tracey Mann

“National security crises abroad and here at home are ever increasing. Iran launched a full-scale attack on Israel; Hamas has stated its intent to wipe Israel off the map; Russia continues its brutal aggression in Ukraine; and China is rapidly modernizing its military and using companies to spy and track Americans. Each of these conflicts are interconnected, and it would be naïve to send aid to Israel but take a pass on supporting Ukraine, Taiwan or our other allies.

It is vital for the United States to be a steadfast and reliable partner in the midst of so many dangers that threaten the world and our own nation’s peace and prosperity. There is no path forward for Ukraine, there is no path forward for Israel or for Taiwan if the United States of America disengages in the world. The price tag is significant, but in the absence of taking a stand now, we have to take a stand tomorrow. Do what we need to do today or pay a price later, and later will be even more costly. In addition, a majority of the funding provided to Ukraine in this package and in previous packages will be directly injected back into the U.S. economy.”

Senator Jerry Moran

“Today, I voted with Republicans and Democrats to protect our allies in Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan in their fights against tyranny and terror and to deliver aid to innocent civilians in Gaza. While I am frustrated that preserving our national security has been marred with partisanship, in times of crisis, we must defend democracy and recognize that stability and prosperity abroad directly impact our safety and economy at home.”

Representative Sharice Davids

“Under the Biden Administration, Venezuelan drug cartels have been given more operational control of our southern border than U.S. Border Patrol agents. More than 11 million illegal aliens, including thousands of Chinese nationals, have been imported into every state in America – and we have absolutely no idea who these people are. Biden’s own DHS Secretary testified five days ago that he doesn’t know if our security technology at the border is even operational. This is America’s most important national security issue, and it isn’t even close.

We cannot continue selling our grandchildren down a river and sending another $60 billion that we do not have to Ukraine – that’s on top of the $125 billion we’ve already sent with no oversight or accountability.

Enough is enough. For me, it will always be America first – our safety, health, and security above all else.”

Senator Roger Marshall

President Joe Biden gave his approval for the $95 billion foreign aid bill, most of which is slated for Ukraine, on Wednesday, April 24. It passed through the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate at 311-112 and 79-18 respectively.

The bill has $61 billion earmarked for Ukraine to help the nation continue its ongoing war with Russia. Around $26 billion will be sent to Israel while $8 billion is being sent to other U.S. allies like Taiwan, according to a report from The Associated Press. The bill also allows the U.S. to seize Russian assets in its territory for use in helping Ukraine.

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The Associated Press contributed to this report.