ICC sanctions bill fails to advance in Senate over Democratic opposition
The Senate on Tuesday failed to advance a House-passed bill to sanction International Criminal Court officials for the court’s arrest warrant against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over military actions in the Gaza Strip.
Thune urges Democrats to vote yes on ICC sanctions bill
On the Senate floor, the majority leader said the ‘illegitimate targeting of a key U.S. ally should concern all of us,’ and warned the ICC could target American soldiers next
Democrats Block Bill to Impose Sanctions on International Criminal Court Officials
The failed Senate vote was a setback for the bill, which aims to punish the court for its decision to prosecute top Israeli officials for war crimes based on the military offensive in Gaza.
Senate Democrats block GOP’s ICC sanctions bill
Senate Democrats on Tuesday blocked Republicans from advancing legislation to sanction the International Criminal Court, arguing the bill had sweeping consequences on allies and American businesses. Republicans failed to get the 60 votes needed to move the bill forward,
US Senate Democrats block bill to sanction international court over Israel
U.S. Senate Democrats on Tuesday blocked a Republican-led effort to sanction the International Criminal Court in protest of its arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his former defense minister over Israel's campaign in Gaza.
Senate Democrats block International Criminal Court sanctions bill in response to Netanyahu warrant
Senate Democrats on Tuesday voted to filibuster a GOP-led bill to sanction International Criminal Court officials.
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