Ninety-eight out of one-hundred US Senators have voted in favor of imposing new sanctions on Russia.
The overwhelming support from the Senate comes just two days after the House of Representatives also saw a near-unanimous vote for the sanctions.
But the White House has warned the president may veto the bill.
US Correspondent Mary MacCarthy has more:
IN: "After the vote..."
OUT: SOCThe overwhelming support from the Senate comes just two days after the House of Representatives also saw a near-unanimous vote for the sanctions.
But the White House has warned the president may veto the bill.
US Correspondent Mary MacCarthy has more:
IN: "After the vote..."
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