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Senate passes sanctions bill on Russia and Iran named for late Sen. Lindsey Graham
The bipartisan vote would let President Donald Trump impose tariffs of up to 100% on major Russian energy buyers, including China and India.
- On Friday, the U.S. Senate passed the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 by an 86-11 vote, targeting Russian energy revenues and extending Iran sanctions through 2031.
- Championed by the late Senator Lindsey Graham, the bill aims to increase economic pressure on Russia's war in Ukraine, as Graham believed targeting Moscow's energy income was essential to forcing diplomatic resolution.
- President Donald Trump would gain authority to impose tariffs of up to 100% on major purchasers of Russian oil and gas, including China and India, with exemptions for nations importing less than 15% of their gas from Russia.
- House lawmakers reconvene August 31 to consider the legislation, though Representatives Gregory Meeks and Don Beyer warned that granting broad tariff authority could harm American consumers and weaponize trade policy.
- Momentum surged following Graham's death as lawmakers honored his legacy, and President Volodymyr Zelenskyy welcomed the vote as a critical move to increase pressure on Russia and end the conflict.
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With broad bipartisan support, Congress is about to give Trump 'unchecked authority' to impose new tariffs of up to 100% on top trading partners
"We should not have to choose between putting a check on Putin's aggression and putting a check on this president's tariffs regime."
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Saturday Morning Surprise — Senate Passes It — SCHUMER LOSES!
The Senate has approved one of its most significant foreign policy measures of the year after days of closed-door negotiations and debate over how aggressively the United States should respond to Russia’s war in Ukraine. The legislation drew overwhelming bipartisan support, but not before lawmakers fought over key provisions that could affect America’s trading partners and the president’s authority. The Senate voted 86-11 on Friday to approve bi…
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