The Senate on Thursday easily passed a bipartisan joint resolution of disapproval to overturn an Agriculture Department rule that would end a long-standing ban on beef imports from Paraguay.
The 70-25 vote came on a resolution filed under the Congressional Review Act, which gives lawmakers a limited window to try to nullify new executive branch rules. The measure now goes to the House for consideration.
The White House on Tuesday said it “strongly opposes” the Senate effort on both fair trade and broader national security grounds. But the administration didn’t say President Joe Biden would veto the measure if the House clears it.
