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Senate Votes To Ban Russian Oil Imports

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The US Senate has voted to codify President Biden's executive order and ban the importation of Russian oil, gas, and coal.

  • The vote follows the vote earlier today to revoke 'most favoured' trade status from Russia and Belarus.
  • The bills will now head to Biden's desk to be singed into law.
  • Vote tally:
    • Most favoured trade status: Senate 100-0 and House 420-3
    • Oil and gas import ban: Senate 100-0 House 413-9

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