Democrats Stay United to Block Bill to Sanction ICC Over Israel

Senate Democrats blocked Republican-led legislation to sanction the International Criminal Court on Tuesday, a win for the minority that has struggled to stay unified.

The Senate rejected the legislation (H.R. 23) in a 54-45 procedural vote, failing to reach the needed 60 to advance after changes were rejected that Democrats sought over concerns about impact the bill on US businesses and allies. The legislation — which would sanction foreign individuals who are involved in ICC efforts to investigate, arrest, or prosecute US citizens or citizens of US allies — is aimed at punishing the court for its arrest warrants against ...