House passes Russia sanctions and tariff bill targeting oil buyers
The US House passed a sweeping sanctions and tariff bill aimed at Russia’s energy and defense sectors and tanker “shadow fleet” that evades existing sanctions, by 262 to 159 votes with 58 Democrats breaking part of the way.
The House of Representatives passed a sweeping sanctions and tariff bill targeting Russia's energy and defense sectors, as well as the shadow fleet of oil tankers that evade existing sanctions. The measure passed on Wednesday by 262 to 159 votes, with 58 Democrats breaking part.