Senate finalizes deal on Russia sanctions
The Senate is back in session after senators made progress on a voting deal to go on August recess — but didn’t fully clinch it.
The Senate is set to finalise a deal on Russia sanctions after a year-long struggle, with a rare Friday session to complete the process. The vote will also include a bill to fund the government until December 11, potentially facing challenges due to a dispute over a hemp ban extension. Other pending issues include resolving the bipartisan college sports bill and Todd Blanche's nomination as attorney general, both of which currently lack the necessary votes for confirmation.
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