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Leader open to amendment votes on Russia sanctions bill, seeks closure
Summary
Leader Thune said he expects to allow amendment votes (potentially from Rand Paul or Ron Wyden) if time is yielded, and said he wants closure on Russia sanctions because of implications for Ukraine and the Middle East.
A reporter asked whether the Senate would permit amendments to a Russia sanctions bill that could strip tariffs from the legislation.
Leader Thune said the Senate is seeking a limited time agreement and that if senators are "willing to yield back time in exchange for amendment vote that we would probably offer that vote up." He mentioned possible amendments from Rand Paul or Ron Wyden and said he would like to have "some closure on Russia sanctions."
Thune framed the sanctions legislation as important for ongoing developments in Ukraine and the Middle East and said carrying it to completion would also be a tribute to Senator Graham. He did not specify the amendment language or predict vote outcomes.
