The Senate has proposed a fix for its legislation slapping new penalties on Russia after a top House chairman warned that it could be delayed over a procedural snafu.

A spokesperson for the House Ways and Means Committee confirmed it had received language aimed at getting around the "blue slip" violation — a requirement that revenue bills start in the House — that had emerged as an unexpected roadblock to the bill.

"Our committee has received suggestions from the Senate. We're making good progress on this issue and working to make sure we get this right," the spokesperson said.

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But Corker said earlier Wednesday that he thought the procedural issue could be resolved "very quickly."

“We’re in very constructive conversations on the other side of the building. You know, it’s a minor issue. ... We’re going to try to figure out a fix for this very, very minute issue quickly,” Corker told The Hill.

The bill's hangup stemmed from a provision that required Congress get 30 days to review, and potentially block, efforts by Trump to lift any current Russia-related sanctions.

The bill passed the Senate last week in a 98-2 vote, marking the Senate's most significant check on President Trump's foreign policy.