Moving Russia bill in US House tomorrow, continued

They had attempted to enact it under “suspension of the rules,” which required two-thirds approval.

Republicans, according to a Democratic leadership aide, would not commit to providing them enough votes to pass the measure under suspension.

As a result, they want to advance the measure under a rule tomorrow, allowing it to pass with a simple majority, according to CNN.

Following US President Joe Biden’s declaration today that his administration will prohibit Russian energy imports, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi indicated in a letter to colleagues that the House will vote on a measure that would take similar actions.

The bill would prohibit Russian energy imports, take steps to examine Russia’s participation in the World Trade Organization, and renew the Magnitsky Act, which would deepen Russia’s penalties.