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Top U.S. Senate Democrat Schumer sets vote for Wednesday on Kigali climate deal
2022.09.21 11:10
© Reuters. U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) speaks to reporters following the Senate Democrats weekly policy lunch at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, U.S., September 20, 2022. REUTERS/Elizabeth Frantz
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Senate will vote on Wednesday on approving the Kigali amendment to a major global climate treaty, top Senate Democrat Chuck Schumer said on Wednesday.
“Today the Senate will finish the work of ratifying the Kigali amendment,” Schumer said in a speech to the Senate.
Two-thirds of the Senate, or 67 votes, are needed for approval for passage.
