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Democrats Split Over Russia Sanctions Vote | Yakima News
Two House Democrats, Marie Gluesenkamp Perez and Jared Golden, broke party lines to vote with Republicans on a key procedural measure — sparking fury within the Democratic caucus. The move cleared the way for a controversial Russia sanctions bill, even as White House officials tried to sweeten the deal with community projects. While some Dems support the sanctions, they’re furious about crossing leadership. A heated floor exchange followed, with top Democrat Katherine Clark confronting Perez — who defended her vote by citing her Ukrainian constituents and the need to cut Russian oil revenue…
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