42 House Dems defy Biden, vote for ICC sanctions in response to Netanyahu threats
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The House of Representatives passed a bill that would levy sanctions on ICC officials if the court went after Israeli officials.
The modest left-wing support comes despite the White House releasing a statement in opposition to the bill – though the Biden administration stopped short of threatening to veto the measure. Elizabeth Elkind is a politics reporter for Fox News Digital leading coverage of the House of Representatives. Previous digital bylines seen at Daily Mail and CBS News.
"There are more effective ways to defend Israel, preserve U.S. positions on the ICC, and promote international justice and accountability, and the Administration stands ready to work with the Congress on those options," the White House said in a statement on Monday. Follow on Twitter at @liz_elkind and send tips to elizabeth.elkind@fox.com