Vote No. 78 (H.R. 2670)

Motion by Mr. McGovern to amend the rule to make in order amendment #1330, offered by Representative McGovern, which authorizes the President to issue waivers to restrictions on trade with Cuban nationals to permit Cuban citizens engaged in private business to travel to the United States and do business with US individuals and businesses. Specifically excludes those guilty of human rights abuses, subject to Global Magnitsky sanctions, currently on the specially designated nationals and blocked person list; or employees of the Cuban government or security forces. Defeated: 4–9