This Article is From Jul 28, 2017

US Senate Passes Russia Sanctions, Sends Bill To President Donald Trump

The bill was approved on a 98-2 Senate vote and passed the House on Tuesday.

US Senate Passes Russia Sanctions, Sends Bill To President Donald Trump

Donald Trump has to now decide whether to accept tough approach to Moscow or veto the measure.

Washington: The US Senate on Thursday passed bipartisan sanctions on Russia, Iran and North Korea, sending the package to President Donald Trump, who must now decide whether to accept the tough approach to Moscow or veto the measure.

The bill, which was approved on a 98-2 Senate vote and passed the House on Tuesday, is sure to antagonize the Kremlin as well as European nations fearing economic ramifications.

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