The "Freedom for Americans to Travel to Cuba Act," led by Senator Jeff Flake of Arizona and Democratic Senator Patrick Leahy of Vermont, is co-sponsored by 55 senators. Flake said he thought it could get 70 votes in the 100-member Senate if the chamber's Republican leaders allowed a vote.
Why is this important?
As Senator Flake and Senator Leahy have said - now is the time for easing restrictions on U.S. dealings with Cuba. On Friday, the Senators called on congressional leaders to allow a vote on bipartisan legislation lifting restrictions on American travel there. America should be leading.
