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McCaul defended tariffs as a way to reinforce sanctions after the House passed the bill.
The House passed a Russia sanctions and tariff bill 262-159, sending it to President Donald Trump. Supporters say it would increase pressure on Russia; Democratic leaders warned it gives Trump too much discretion and could raise costs for American families.
Lead sponsor of the bill and defender of its tariff provisions.
House Democratic leader who criticized the bill’s grant of authority to the president and its potential costs.
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Late South Carolina senator who introduced the measure; the bill was named in his honor.
House Speaker who supported the bill in a statement after its passage.
President who received the bill and would decide how to proceed with its powers.
Senator appointed to fill her late brother Lindsey Graham’s seat; she commented on the bill’s significance to him.
House Democratic leader who joined a statement criticizing the bill’s presidential authority and potential costs.
House Democratic leader who joined a statement objecting to the bill’s presidential authority and potential costs.
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Late South Carolina senator who introduced the measure; the bill was named in his honor.
House Speaker who supported the bill in a statement after its passage.
President who received the bill and would decide how to proceed with its powers.
Senator appointed to fill her late brother Lindsey Graham’s seat; she commented on the bill’s significance to him.
House Democratic leader who joined a statement criticizing the bill’s presidential authority and potential costs.
House Democratic leader who joined a statement objecting to the bill’s presidential authority and potential costs.
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