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Congress sends new Russia sanctions bill to Trump's desk : NPR
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Key Points:
- Congress passed a Russia sanctions bill with a 262 to 159 vote in the House, sending it to President Trump's desk to pressure Russia economically and push for an end to the war in Ukraine.
- The sanctions target Russian officials, companies, and financial institutions involved in supporting the war effort, aiming to weaken Russia's ability to continue the conflict.
- The bill grants the president authority to impose tariffs on countries importing Russian oil and natural gas, including China and India, a provision that caused division among Democrats due to concerns over potential misuse.
- Fifty-eight House Democrats joined most Republicans to pass the bill, while seven Republicans opposed it, reflecting ongoing partisan splits over U.S. support for Ukraine.
- The Senate had previously approved the legislation with a strong bipartisan majority of 86-11 in August.
