House, Senate Pass Separate Bills on Ukraine Sanctions, Aid
The House and Senate passed separate pieces of aid and sanctions legislation on March 27 to address the recent turmoil in Ukraine, with overwhelming support in both chambers. Although the bills differ in specific language and provisions, they both would…
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broaden the ability to impose sanctions on individuals that destabilize Ukraine or contribute to corruption in the country. The Obama administration has already sanctioned 31 Russian and Ukrainian officials in the past two weeks (see 14032024). The House passed HR-4278 with a 399-19 roll call. The Senate passed HR-4152 with 98 votes. Although the House was expected to take up the Senate bill on March 28 (here), House leadership chose to not put in on the floor (here).