Article snippet: The House on Wednesday approved a resolution formally rebuking MORE over his decision to withdraw U.S. troops from northern Syria. The measure passed in a 354-60 vote, with four lawmakers voting present. All 60 votes against the resolution came from Republicans, with the present votes coming from three GOP lawmakers and Rep. MORE (I-Mich.). The top three House Republicans supported the motion in a rare split from the president. The resolution — which was sponsored by House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman MORE (R-Wyo.) unveiled Wednesday the text of her Turkey sanctions bill with more than 90 Republican co-sponsors. In the Senate, Sens. MORE (D-Md.) are expected to introduce sanctions legislation on Thursday. The push for sanctions comes even after Trump levied sanctions on top Turkish officials, including the defense minister, interior minister and energy minister. Lawmakers have said Trump’s sanctions did not go far enough to convince Turkey to change course. “I do support the administration’s decision to impose sanctions on key Turkish officials and make clear that there are more consequences for continuing this invasion, but more pressure is needed,” McCaul said. “Congress is only just beginning its work to repair the damage this decision has caused.” Updated at 3:12 p.m. The Hill 1625 K Street, NW Suite 900 Washington DC 20006 | 202-628-8500 tel | 202-628-8503 fax The contents of this site are ©2019 Capitol Hill Publishing Corp., a subsidiary of News Comm... Link to the full article to read more
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