Senate Advances Sanctions Targeting Russia and Iran Supported by Senator Graham
The measure would punish Russian and Iranian entities and extend Iran sanctions for five years, with bipartisan support reaching 86-12, senators said.
- On Wednesday, the Senate voted 84-12 to proceed with a legislative vehicle sanctioning Russia over its Ukraine war and extending Iran sanctions for five years. Senate Majority Leader John Thune seeks a time agreement to abbreviate debate.
- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy watched from the gallery Tuesday as the Senate showed overwhelming support with an 86-12 vote. Senate champions unveiled a substitute amendment that day forming the bill's contents.
- The House passed a separate Russia sanctions measure in June 226-195, mainly on Democratic votes. Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., dismissed the competing measure, saying, "The Meeks bill is a good measure, but it won't pass."
- President Donald Trump complicated the legislative dynamic by demanding lawmakers add unspecified tariffs on Iran. Sen. Jim Risch, R-Idaho, expressed hope the Senate's overwhelming vote will influence House consideration.
- Sens. Rand Paul, R-Ky., and Ron Wyden, D-Ore., are working on amendments targeting the bill's tariff authorities. It remains unclear whether the House will consider the Senate's version or a modified one after returning in September.
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Executive Summary: Despite successive Western sanctions packages, Russia’s military-industrial complex has expanded since 2022 by exploiting major sanctions gaps, leaving many defense-linked companies, chemicals, and dual-use technologies outside existing restrictions. Russia continues acquiring critical military components through intermediary states, parallel imports, and weak export controls, while thousands of companies—particularly in the …
Senate weighs next steps on Russia-Iran sanctions
The Senate on Wednesday evening took another step closer to advancing a bill that would impose long-stalled sanctions on Russia over its war on Ukraine and extend for five more years sanctions on Iran. The Senate voted 84-12 in favor of a motion to proceed to consideration of the legislative vehicle for the measure, which […]
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