Congress eyes final legislative push before midterms
A final vote is expected Wednesday on a bill ratcheting up penalties on Russia.
As Congress prepares for the final days of its session before the midterms, lawmakers are gearing up for a crucial vote on a sanctions bill aimed at increasing penalties against Russia. The procedural vote to approve the sanctions legislation has stirred up tensions within the party, particularly when two purple-district Democrats, Reps.
Marie Gluesenkamp Perez of Washington and Jared Golden of Maine, sided with Republicans once again. The White House reportedly reached out to some Democratic lawmakers privately, offering incentives such as infrastructure projects, in an attempt to sway their votes on the procedural vote, according to a lawmaker familiar with the matter.
Meanwhile, the Senate has moved forward with the bipartisan Protect College Sports Act, which the chamber is expected to focus on for the next few days leading up to the midterms. However, there are speculations that the Senate may adjourn early for the campaign season, while Republican leadership remains focused on confirming nominees and completing regulatory rollbacks.
Additionally, Republicans are still pushing for the passage of Ohio Sen. Jon Husted's Ratepayer Protection Act, which targets data centers. Senate Majority Whip Sen. Kevin Cramer, R-N.D., quipped, "Who's going to vote against it? Jon's in a tough race and it's pretty good populist stuff."
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