Politics
House scheduled to consider Russia sanctions bill next week
The House plans to take up a Senate-passed Russia sanctions measure, according to The Hill.
The short version
- The House will take up a Russia sanctions package next week after the Senate approved it last month in an 86-11 vote.[The Hill]
- The House Rules Committee is scheduled to meet Monday to prepare the legislation for floor consideration.[The Hill]
- Democrats may oppose the legislation over provisions granting President Trump tariff authorities.[The Hill]
- It remains uncertain whether Speaker Mike Johnson has the Republican votes necessary to pass the procedural hurdle.[The Hill]
Key facts
- The House is scheduled to take up the Russia sanctions legislation next week following an 86-11 Senate vote last month.[The Hill]
- The House Rules Committee is slated to convene Monday to consider the sanctions bill.[The Hill]
- Democrats may push back on the bill because of authorities it grants President Trump regarding tariffs.[The Hill]
What remains uncertain
- It is not yet clear if House Speaker Mike Johnson holds enough Republican votes to clear the required procedural hurdle.[The Hill]
Sources
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