Political and Legislative
House Passes a Bill Aimed at Expanding Sanctions on Iranian Oil
The House on Friday passed a bill aimed at punishing entities who facilitate the trade of Iranian oil — including refineries and ports.
It passed 342-69, with 133 Democrats voting with nearly every Republican in favor. Sixty-eight Democrats and Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) voted “no.”
The same bill has been introduced with bipartisan support in the Senate, but it’s not clear whether or when the upper chamber will take it up.
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