A US bill that would end normal trade relations with Russia, following its invasion of Ukraine, has hit a snag in the Senate that threatens to delay its passage into law, reports Bloomberg.
At issue is whether the ban would include oil imports. Some Democrats have argued that oil ban legislation isn't necessary because US President Joe Biden has already prohibited crude imports through executive action.
But Republicans, including ranking Senate Finance Committee member, Idaho's Mike Crapo, say the legislation would codify standards for resuming oil imports and also let Congress serve as a check on any administration effort to resume importing Russian oil.
The measure would require the House to again vote on the bill before it could be sent to President Biden for his signature. The House, which passed the legislation last week, isn't in session to vote this week.
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At issue is whether the ban would include oil imports. Some Democrats have argued that oil ban legislation isn't necessary because US President Joe Biden has already prohibited crude imports through executive action.
But Republicans, including ranking Senate Finance Committee member, Idaho's Mike Crapo, say the legislation would codify standards for resuming oil imports and also let Congress serve as a check on any administration effort to resume importing Russian oil.
The measure would require the House to again vote on the bill before it could be sent to President Biden for his signature. The House, which passed the legislation last week, isn't in session to vote this week.
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