16 minutes agoUS Congress Votes Pro-Stoping Russian Oil Import
Periskopi(4 years ago)
(4 years ago)The United States House of Representatives has voted in favour of halting oil, oil and coal imports from Russia. With a majority of votes from both democratic and republican parties, representatives gave the green light to this ban. The bill also envisions reviewing Russia's role within the World Trade Organization. In the meantime, [...]
With a majority of votes from both democratic and republican parties, representatives gave the green light to this ban.
The bill also envisions reviewing Russia's role within the World Trade Organization.
Meanwhile, the reauthorisation of the Magnitsky Act is also provided to strengthen sanctions against Russia for human rights violations.
The outcome of Wednesday's vote was 414 pro and 17 against, including two Democrat representatives, Cory Bush and Ilhan Omar, representing Missouri, respectively.
The Republicans also voted against 15 representatives.
