The US sanctions bill against Russia already has over 60 co-sponsors, allowing its passage - Axios
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A bipartisan sanctions bill against Russia, initiated by the late Senator Lindsey Graham, has over 60 co-sponsors. The document requires approval from the House of Representatives, with the main obstacle being the time for debate in the Senate.
A bipartisan bill on US sanctions against Russia, initiated by the late Senator Lindsey Graham, already has over 60 co-sponsors, which allows it to be passed. Axios reports, UNN informs.
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At the same time, the publication notes that the main obstacle now is the time needed to discuss the document in the Senate.
The updated bill, which Senator Richard Blumenthal (Democrat from Connecticut) is pushing through the Senate, will still require approval from the House of Representatives. According to a person familiar with the matter, there are currently at least 61 co-sponsors, of which 39 are Republicans and 22 are Democrats
It is noted that the bill being pushed in the US Senate will still need to be approved by the House of Representatives.
Context
Recently, a bipartisan group of senators introduced a bill that provides for sanctions against high-ranking officials of the Russian Federation and high tariffs for buyers of Russian oil. The document aims to increase pressure on Russia's energy sector.
US President Donald Trump stated that the bill on new sanctions against Russia has high chances of being passed. The document may be expanded to include sanctions against Iran and Hezbollah.