Defying Trump, U.S. Senate advances measure critical of easing Russia sanctions

[Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin]

WASHINGTON, Jan 15 (Reuters) - The U.S. Senate voted on Tuesday to move ahead with a resolution disapproving of a Trump administration plan to ease sanctions on Russian companies tied to Russian oligarch Oleg Deripaska, clearing the way for debate and a vote on the plan.

The vote marked a rare break from President Donald Trump. Eleven of Trump's fellow Republicans joined Democrats to vote 57-42 in favor of a motion to proceed to the resolution of disapproval.

Republicans hold a slim 53-47 seat majority in the 100-member Senate.

The Senate vote came shortly after Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin came to the Capitol to urge Republicans to oppose the Democratic-backed resolution of disapproval. But several said they wanted more time to consider the move to ease sanctions on Russia before making a final decision on its fate.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/defying-trump-us-senate-advances-measure-critical-of-easing-russia-sanctions/ar-BBSiuVs?li=BBnbcA1

I wonder who voted against it?

[Raven123]

1. I believe this is a vote to debate rather than a vote on the sanctions

Not sure why so many GOP voted against, but this vote may not indicate the final vote on sanctions

[Quemado]

2. The Senate voted 57-42 to proceed to a resolution

https://www.cnn.com/2019/01/15/politics/sanctions-senate-republicans-trump/index.html

[Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin]

3. Thanks