Senate may vote to sanction Russia

Published June 7, 2017 3:53pm ET



Senate lawmakers may try to pass legislation sanctioning Russia in the coming weeks, Majority Leader Mitch McConnell announced Wednesday.

McConnell, R-Ky., said on the Senate floor that a bill sanctioning Iran would likely be amended with provisions to sanction Russia. The sanctions would appear to be a response to Russia’s meddling in the election, but also for its invasion of Ukraine.

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