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Trump backs Russia sanctions bill that has languished in Congress

Fitzpatrick said he was frustrated by the delay and may seek a discharge petition to bring the sanctions measure to a vote.

Trump backs Russia sanctions bill that has languished in Congress
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The White House said President Trump supports Sen. Lindsey Graham’s Russia sanctions bill, but the measure still has not been taken up in Congress. Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick said he may pursue a discharge petition to force a House vote.

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Representative advocating for the sanctions bill and a possible discharge petition

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Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President who supports the Russia sanctions bill

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Lindsey Graham
Former U.S. Senator (R-SC)

Senator and sponsor of the Russia sanctions bill

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Mike Johnson
R · LA-4

House Speaker involved in the question of which chamber should take up the bill

John Thune
R · SD · SEN

Senate Majority Leader involved in the question of which chamber should take up the bill

ALSO MENTIONED  Jared Kushner, Participant in a proposal for ending the war in Ukraine; Nicolás Maduro, Venezuelan leader captured by U.S. forces; Steve Witkoff, U.S. special envoy involved in proposals to end the war; Vladimir Putin, Russian president whose government is the target of the proposed sanctions

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