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Saturday, October 10, 2026

Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-Pa.) vowed Saturday to force a House vote to block Russian oil purchases, challenging President Trump's diesel deal with President Vladimir Putin.

Why it matters: Trump has touted the deal as a way to lower fuel prices, but it could also provide revenue for Russia's war in Ukraine.

Driving the news: Fitzpatrick, co-chair of the Congressional Ukraine Caucus, said he would introduce the "Ronald Reagan Peace Through Strength Act" and force a vote through a discharge petition.

"It will be forced to the Floor via discharge and it will pass overwhelmingly," Fitzpatrick wrote on X.

Retiring Rep. Don Bacon (R-Neb.) tells Axios he has "already agreed" to sign the petition.

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"Energy analysts are skeptical the additional diesel will meaningfully lower prices.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky called the deal "not fair and not honest," telling Axios it amounted to a gift to Putin.

Trump called Saturday for Ukraine to replace Zelensky with a leader willing to reach a deal with Russia.

The big picture: Fitzpatrick is the latest Republican lawmaker to break with Trump in a high-profile way, as the party fights to keep control of Congress amid mounting disapproval of the president.

Zoom out: Fitzpatrick is turning to a tactic lawmakers have increasingly used to bypass Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.): a discharge petition, which requires 218 signatures to bring legislation up for a vote without House leadership's approval.

Fitzpatrick and Bacon forced a House vote on Ukraine aid and Russia sanctions earlier this year; it passed the House but stalled in the Senate.

Reality check: Fitzpatrick has little time to pass the bill before this Congress ends in January."

#1 | Posted by Corky at 2026-10-10 11:39 PM | Reply

Harris carried Fitzpatrick's congressional district two years ago.

#2 | Posted by Doc_Sarvis at 2026-10-11 05:20 AM | Reply

Russia is providing weapons to Iran that are being used to kill American military and Trump wants to reward Russia for doing so.
www.nbcnews.com

#3 | Posted by johnny_hotsauce at 2026-10-11 11:27 AM | Reply

Trump is such a financial genius, he's funding Iran's war machine, which increases the necessary funding for America's war machine!

P.S. Under Trump, America's war machine is paid for by -- you guessed it. Tax Cuts For The Rich.

#4 | Posted by snoofy at 2026-10-11 11:31 AM | Reply

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