MGP Votes to Support Ukrainian Defense and Sanction Russia

Sanctions From Hell Bill Provides a Fitting Tribute to Lindsey Graham

The passage of the “sanctions from hell” bill by both houses of Congress provides a fitting tribute to its original sponsor, Lindsey Graham (R-SC), the warmonger who died from an alleged heart attack on July 11 after returning to Washington, D.C., from a visit to Ukraine. Targeting Russian oil and gas exports, the Lindsey O. […] The post Sanctions From Hell Bill Provides a Fitting Tribute to Lindsey Graham first appeared on CovertAction Magazine.

MGP votes to support Ukrainian defense and sanction Russia

U.S. Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, D-Skamania, recently voted for a comprehensive package of sanctions targeting Russia, a news release from her office announced. The Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 is a critical effort to cripple funding for Russia’s War in Ukraine by penalizing countries that buy Russian oil, the congresswoman stated in a news release. The bill was voted on in the Senate earlier this year, where it pa…

Washington attempts dealmaking, Moscow sticks with warmaking

"I can't die now. I still need to do the Russia sanctions," Lindsey Graham joked hours before his passing. Nine weeks later, the bill bearing his name became law with the U.S. president's signature. Reflecting the wishes of the American people, Congress placed a very large stick in the hands of the executive: tariffs of up to 100% on the largest buyers of Russian oil and gas. It will matter only if Trump swings it. The Senate passed the measure …

House passes Russia sanctions bill named for late senator Graham

(JNS) — In one of its last votes before recessing until after the midterm elections, the House cleared legislation to increase sanctions on Russia and Iran. The bill is named for the late senator Lindsey Graham, who was a leading proponent of backing Ukraine as it defends itself from Russia, which invaded the country in 2022. The vote was 262-159. After passing the Senate, 86-11, in August, it now...