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Commissioning of equipment for the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline. Archive photo MOSCOW, Jan. 4 Senators from the US Republican Party are confident in the adoption of sanctions against North Stream 2, proposed by Texas spokesman Ted Cruise, Politico reports, citing a party source. voting by an overwhelming majority, «- said the interlocutor of the publication. According to the portal, 60 votes are required to pass the bill, voting must take place before January 14. According to Senator Cruz's bill, sanctions against the Russian gas pipeline must be introduced within 15 days after the document is approved. In addition, Congress will have the right to vote to reintroduce restrictive measures if US President Joe Biden decides to cancel them. «Nord Stream — 2» As specified, the vote is part of a deal to approve Biden's nominations for posts in the State Department. According to the publication, in case of refusal of sanctions against Nord Stream 2, Republican Cruz promised to slow down the approval of dozens of nominees. Cruz is the author of the most severe sanctions against the gas pipeline. He is dissatisfied with the fact that the current administration has freed some of the key participants in the project from restrictions, has come to terms with its existence and now proposes to focus on minimizing the consequences of its launch for the energy security of Europe. Pushkov explained why Biden will not impose» hellish sanctions «against Russia