House rejects Crane’s measure to block Ukraine security aid

Summary

The House of Representatives overwhelmingly rejected an amendment from Rep. Eli Crane (R-Ariz.) that would have barred Pentagon funding from going toward Ukraine security assistance other than funding for the security of the U.S. embassy in the country.  The National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) amendment was defeated Tuesday night in a 76-350 vote, with all of the…