Dems Move to Block Trump From Lifting Sanctions on Russian Oligarch Oleg Deripaska
Source: The Daily Beast
Congressional Democrats are gaming out strategies to try to reverse the Trump administrations controversial decision last month to lift sanctions on businesses controlled by Russian oligarch Oleg Deripaska.
Rep. Jim Himes, a Connecticut Democrat and member of the House intelligence committee, told The Daily Beast he has been discussing the matter with other members. And hes eager for Trump administration officials to answer lawmakers questions about their move.
I think senior Treasury people should come to the Hill and explain this deal, he said. We need to get more information fast, he added, and of course the leverage that we have is a resolution of disapproval.
While House Democrats are considering their own response, Senate Democrats have taken more concrete steps. On Friday, Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) took the first formal step in registering his caucus discomfort with the sanctions relief by setting the table for a resolution of disapproval.
Read more: https://www.thedailybeast.com/dems-move-to-block-trump-from-lifting-sanctions-on-russian-oligarch-oleg-deripaska
FBaggins
(26,693 posts)Or get overridden by the same 2/3 majority in both houses that works for legislation.
Doesn't seem likely.
lagomorph777
(30,613 posts)And, like all the other impossible tasks Dems are tackling, is worth doing, even if only for that purpose. Raising public ire against Trump's crimes is an important job, in preparation for Mueller's report, impeachment and/or 2020.
YessirAtsaFact
(2,064 posts)This resolution, numerous public hearings etc.
Most people dont know the scope of Trumps crimes.
First educate the public. Impeachment will follow.