Cruz Blocks US Senate From Passing Ban on Russia Uranium Imports

Texas Republican Senator Ted Cruz blocked the Senate sending House-passed legislation to ban the import of enriched uranium from Russia to the White House.

• NOTE: Under Senate rules, legislation can be passed quickly if all 100 Senators consent, though it’s not uncommon for members to put a hold on legislation while they bargain for something else
• Cruz says he’s objecting to bill because House-stripped out a measure designed to speed up the construction of semiconductor projects in the US from defense policy legislation that was sent to Biden’s desk Thursday
• EARLIER: Senate Effort to Fast Track Uranium Ban Being Blocked ...