In rebuke to Trump administration, more than 130 Republicans break ranks to oppose Treasury plan

[BumRushDaShow]

Source: Washington Post



In a rebuke to the Trump administration, more than 130 Republicans joined House Democrats in opposing a Treasury Department plan to lift Russian sanctions against companies controlled by a Vladimir Putin ally.

The 362 to 53 vote registers formal House disapproval of plans to relax sanctions against companies controlled by Russian oligarch Oleg Deripaska, and comes despite last-minute appeals by Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin. A similar measure narrowly failed in the Senate this week, despite 11 Republicans breaking ranks to vote with Democrats.

Treasury said it intends to lift sanctions the U.S. imposed last year against Deripaska's companies, including a major aluminum producer, while keeping sanctions intact against Deripaska himself.

Treasury said it plans to lift the company sanctions because Deripaska agreed to reduce his ownership of the companies below 50 percent. His reduced stake would protect the companies"from the controlling influence of a Kremlin insider," Treasury said.

Read more: https://www.washingtonpost.com/us-policy/2019/01/17/rebuke-trump-administration-more-than-republicans-break-ranks-oppose-treasury-plan-lift-sanctions-against-putin-ally/?utm_term=.529527181b42

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Full title: In rebuke to Trump administration, more than 130 Republicans break ranks to oppose Treasury plan to lift sanctions against Putin ally

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Original article -

In rebuke to Trump administration, more than 130 Republicans join House Democrats to oppose lifting sanctions against Putin ally

By Washington Post Staff
January 17 at 12:47 PM

The 362-53 vote registers formal House disapproval of plans to relax sanctions against companies controlled by Russian President Vladimir Putin ally, Oleg Deripaska, and comes despite last-minute appeals by Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin. A similar measure narrowly failed in the Senate this week, despite 11 Republicans breaking ranks to vote with Democrats.

This is a developing story. It will be updated.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/politics/wp/2019/01/17/in-rebuke-to-trump-administration-more-than-130-republicans-join-house-democrats-to-oppose-lifting-sanctions-against-putin-ally/?utm_term.3aca38db2115

[Crutchez_CuiBono]

1. Thanks to everyone who voted. A glimmer of hope.

Or is it just a freebie to save their butts? Hope it's the shape of things to come.
Better DEAD, than Red.

[NurseJackie]

11. Voting is important. (And I'll just leave it at that.)

[SCantiGOP]

22. This vote won't matter

The Senate has already failed to oppose lifting the sanctions, so the Administration can proceed with it. This was purely symbolic and allows these repub congressmen to cover their asses.

[NurseJackie]

23. All votes matter. And knowing EXACTLY where someone stands matters too.

But I take your point on its overall effect.

[2naSalit]

2. The tide is beginning to turn..nt

[Crutchez_CuiBono]

6. I sure hope so.

[calimary]

24. Still WAAAAAY too slow.

They should NOT have dumped the sanctions. Still too many Republicans-CON suck-asses.

[unblock]

3. Beware the show vote! Putin won this round!

Sanctions are being lifted. The override failed in the senate so this vote was really just for show.

Many republicans were able to pretend to be anti-Putin while not causing putin any pain.

[2naSalit]

13. True that...nt

[Achilleaze]

4. But MoscowMitch & KGOP republican Senators embrace the evil empire*

* per ronald freaking reagan (R)

[calimary]

25. "Moscow Mitch"!!!! Can I borrow this, Achilleaze?

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[Achilleaze]

26. Of course. But not my coinage.

I picked it up from someone here on DU, and cannot remember the person to give acknowledgement. I think #MoscowMitch went semi-viral or something on Twitter yesterday. Too damn much information about republican deception, cupidity & corruption to keep it all straight.

[keithbvadu2]

5. Repubs support Russia over Americans

https://www.democraticunderground.com/100211682918

Robert Reich @RBReich

Senate Republicans have refused to vote to reopen the U.S. government, but have no problem voting to lift sanctions on a Russian oligarch. That should tell you a lot about their priorities.
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2:28 PM - Jan 16, 2019

[PeeJ52]

7. Kabuki

No harm, no foul...

[left_of_center]

8. Does the House vote mean anything?

Or is it just a "statement?" Thanks.

[2naSalit]

14. Just a statemet.

The Senate has the jurisdiction on this matter.

[IronLionZion]

9. Good, we need to encourage more Repub rebukes

[Lulu KC]

10. But in the Senate, look at who voted to relax sanctions

It wasn't just Republicans.

[Crutchez_CuiBono]

16. Said a lot didn't it?

I cannot believe ANYONE in America would do that, but, 40+ gop??? Wow. Just wow.

[Scruffy1]

12. Good omen for impeachment.n/t.

[UpInArms]

15. Here is the result of the roll call on this .... check out the names and numbers ... good news

http://clerk.house.gov/evs/2019/roll042.xml

YEAS NAYS PRES NV
DEMOCRATIC 226 8
REPUBLICAN 136 53 10
INDEPENDENT
TOTALS 362 53 18

Because of the lack of formatting, note there were no “pres” votes and only 18 not voting

[watoos]

17. This is just a guess,

Putin gave more money to Senate Republicans than to House Republicans.

The lifting of sanctions is not only good for Derepaska but it helps Russia's economy overall. Pretty telling isn't it?
The U.S. Senate cares more about Russia's economy than our own.

This is bad and OT, but Mnuchin has that kind of face that "someone" would like to punch with his glasses still on, split them right at his nose. So sorry.

[Cosmocat]

19. Right ...

ROI higher in the senate ...

STUNNING that none of them broke ranks on it.

[beachbum bob]

18. Fractures forming? GOP starting to think they will be held as

Colluders with trump being a puppet of putin?? Treason can be contagious when looking for it. All those parties with Russians, all the cash in paper bags, the free trips, the women..

Is it coming apart?

[ffr]

20. You have to wonder what their constituents have told them to sway them.

I think more and more independents are catching on.

What tRump/KGOP are doing IS NOT NORMAL.

[Judi Lynn]

21. Poor Steve Mnuchin. He's not a gifted public speaker to send out to meet with journalists.

He'd be much happier in his natural environment.

[Maxheader]

27. Very good...

[Pepsidog]

28. Probably only Rs that aren't on Putin's payroll.

[C_U_L8R]

29. I see the oversized red tie has come to replace the red armband

[geretogo]

30. When is this child traitor going to be put in hand cuffs and leg irons and marched out of the White

House ? The world is laughing at us .

[Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin]

31. Bwa ha ha ha ha

To bad there aren't enough in the Senate to do anything about this.