US Senators Trying to Gain Veto Power That Could Block Trump From Lifting Sanctions on RussiaA group of prominent US senators is leading a bipartisan effort to push through the so-called Russia Review Act, which would allow the Senate to veto any attempt of newcomer President Donald Trump to loosen sanctions on Moscow.
The group, which currently consists of six senators, is growing, according to a report by CNN, which sees the initiative as Congress’ latest warning to Trump signifying that it will not tolerate unilateral moves by the executive branch to reconcile with Moscow, especially the lifting of sanctions.
The group
led by Senators Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) and Ben Cardin (D-Maryland) also includes Marco Rubio (R-Florida), John McCain (R-Arizona), Claire McCaskill (D-Missouri), and Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio).On Wednesday, they are planning to introduce legislation that would subject any decision the president takes concerning Russia to a 120 day review, during which Congress could put any move to lift sanctions to a vote, according to a copy of the draft shown to CNN.
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