Senate bill

The house approved legislation to suspend normal trade relations with Russia in 424 to 8 vote but the plan was held up in the senate by Rand Paul. He objected to the way an addendum to the bill concerning the presidents power to define what constitutes a human rights violation. Two things. First what was that doing in the bill. This happens on a regular basis in Washington. A very popular bill is brought forth but someone wants to add their little extra. The bill was changed to be more specific about what constitutes a human right and Paul withdrew his objection. Second. Paul actually read the bill before voting.