The US Senate is voting to end a filibuster and pass a bill worth about $40 billion to deliver help to Ukraine as it fights back against Russia’s invasion.

This vote requires 60 votes to pass, which the Senate is anticipated to do on a bipartisan basis.

The Senate will next vote on ultimate passage after this vote.

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer stated before the vote that the Senate would “honor its promise to stand with the people of Ukraine.”

He went on to say that the $40 billion in military, economic, and humanitarian aid is “significant,” and that it “will fulfil the significant demands of the Ukrainian people as they struggle for survival.”

“I wish I could say this vote will be completely unanimous,” Schumer said, given how crucial it is to support Ukraine in its struggle against Russia.

The emergency aid plan was backed by every Democrat in the House, and it is expected to be supported by all Democrats in the Senate.

“While most senators in both parties want this package done, it beyond troubling to see a growing circle of Senate Republicans proudly oppose Ukrainian funding. Two days ago, 11 Republicans voted against merely debating this legislation,” he said.

He continued, “Around the world, our enemies are watching what we do right now. What do you think they’re going to conclude if they start seeing more and more US senators oppose aid to democracies under attack by authoritarianism? Our adversaries might conclude that we’re divided America is divided; they might conclude that we lack purpose.”