The U.S. Senate voted on April 6 to revive a World War II-era assistance program that will be used to provide defensive weapons and other aid to Ukraine as it tries to defend itself from an invasion by Russia. The measure, known as the Ukraine Democracy Defense Lend-Lease Act, was approved unanimously. It gives enhanced authority to the federal government to set agreements with Ukraine’s government to lend or lease equipment. Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) sponsored the measure. The “lend-lease” policy was last used during World War II when the United States provided assistance to its allies, the UK and the Soviet Union. The bill still must be approved in the House and signed by President Joe Biden. It isn’t clear when the House will take up the bill, however, as both chambers of Congress leave Washington on April 7 for a scheduled recess. The U.S. Congress already has approved some $14 …