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.
Congress moves to sanction International Criminal Court
European officials have warned that the bill, prompted by an arrest warrant for Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu, would irreparably harm the institution.
Senate Democrats Squash GOP-Led ICC Sanctions Bill
The Illegitimate Court Counteraction Act would have inflicted visa bans and financial restrictions on ICC-affiliated officials.
Senate Democrats block bill to sanction International Criminal Court
Senate Democrats on Tuesday blocked a Republican-led measure that would sanction the International Criminal Court, arguing that the bill as written would backfire on U.S. allies and companies. Sen. John Fetterman of Pennsylvania was the only Democrat to vote with Republicans to advance the legislation.
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.
US Senate Blocks Bill to Impose Sanctions on International Criminal Court
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Legislation that would have imposed sanctions on the International Criminal Court in protest of its arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his former defense minister was blocked in the U.S. Senate on Tuesday.
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.
US Senate majority leader urges Democrats to pass legislation to sanction International Criminal Court
Court has no jurisdiction over Israel, John Thune says, adding 'illegitimate targeting of a key US ally should concern all of us' - Anadolu Ajansı
GOP fails, for now, in bid to sanction International Criminal Court
European officials had warned that the bill, prompted by an arrest warrant for Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu, would irreparably harm the institution.
Exclusive: International Criminal Court prepares for possible US sanctions
The International Criminal Court has taken measures to shield staff from possible U.S. sanctions, paying salaries three months in advance, as it braces for financial restrictions that could cripple the war crimes tribunal,
US Senate blocks bill to sanction International Criminal Court
The US Senate on Tuesday blocked a bill to sanction the International Criminal Court (ICC) for its arrest warrants against Israeli officials over the war in Gaza. Senators voted 54-45 on the "Illegitimate Court Counteraction Act," falling short of the 60 votes required to prevail.
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