"We’re working with the leadership to see whether we can get consideration of such legislation — I’m working with Senator Schumer very closely, and also working with Senator McCain and Senator Graham," Cardin said.
Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer announced earlier that he and a group of senators will take steps to block Trump from being able to weaken sanctions.
"There is bipartisan support to have Congress involved before sanction relief could be granted, I think that is an important point and I’m working on it with Republicans," Cardin, who introduced a number of anti-Russia sanctions, said.
Trump has promised improvements in the US-Russian relationship during his presidential campaign.
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