House Votes to Sanction China’s Purchase of Iranian Oil
- Vote surpasses number needed to overcome presidential veto
- House is voting on slew of Iran bills after attack on Israel
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The US House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed legislation Monday aimed at countering China’s purchase of Iranian crude oil as part of a package of bills being brought to the floor in response to Iran’s attack on Israel.
The legislation was approved by a 383-11 vote, surpassing the requisite number needed to overcome a presidential veto. The legislation moves to the Senate where it faces an uncertain fate.