House passes ICC sanctions resolution with 42 Democrats breaking from party
By
Rachel Schilke
June 4, 2024 4:46 pm
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The House passed a resolution on Tuesday that would impose sanctions on the International Criminal Court if it attempts to prosecute the United States or its allies, a move championed by Republicans as the party touts strong support of Israel in its war with Hamas.
The Illegitimate Court Counteraction Act, introduced by Rep. Chip Roy (R-TX), passed the lower chamber, 247 to 155, with two members voting “present.” Twenty-seven members did not vote. All Republicans were joined by 42 Democrats in voting in favor of the resolution.
The resolution would impose sanctions on the ICC if it engages in efforts to “investigate, arrest, detain, or prosecute any protected person of the United States and its allies.” Some of these sanctions could come in the form of blocking U.S. property transactions, deeming individuals inadmissible to the U.S., and revoking any visas those individuals may possess.
The bill now heads to the Senate, where it will likely be ignored by Democratic leadership.
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