Senate Republicans — working to expand an oil sanctions bill so it suspends Russia’s permanent normal trade relations status — are trying to force Democrats to pick between a policy many of them support and their president who opposes it.
Senate Republicans are trying to force Democrats to pick between a policy many of them support and President Biden, who opposes it.The Republicans want to expand an oil sanctions bill so it includes a provision suspending Russia’s permanent normal trade relations status, which would put its trade relationship with the U.S.In the post 9/11 era, lawmakers — especially Democrats — have attempted to constrain presidents from both parties and prevent them from escalating foreign conflicts.
“There’s definitely an effort to add an amendment [to put PNTR] back into [the House] bill once it gets over,” a senior GOP Senate aide told Axios.
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