Graham Russia Sanctions

Senate votes overwhelmingly to move forward on new sanctions on Russia and Iran.

Senate takes first steps on Russian sanctions after meeting with Zelenskyy

Senate overwhelmingly advances Russia sanctions bill named after Sen. Lindsey Graham

Senate Advances Russia and Iran Sanctions Bill in Honor of Late Sen. Graham

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The Senate voted 86-12 Tuesday evening to advance the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026, setting up possible final passage this week. The bill targets Russian oil sales and gives the Trump administration sanctions and tariff authority to pressure Moscow over the Ukraine war, while also covering Iran. It was renamed for the late Sen. Lindsey Graham, who negotiated the package with the White House and Sen. Richard Blumenthal. The vote followed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s meeting with senators; Rand Paul was the only Republican no vote.

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