On July 29, 2026, the U.S. Senate voted 86-12 to advance a sanctions bill targeting Russia and Iran, which was championed by the late Senator Lindsey Graham. This procedural vote followed a gathering to honor Graham and a closed-door meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Only Senator Rand Paul (R-Ky.) opposed the bill. The legislation aims to impose 100% secondary tariffs on countries purchasing Russian oil and gas and targets Russia's network of tankers used to evade sanctions. It also renews sanctions on Iran that are set to expire at the end of the year. Despite its bipartisan support, the bill faced delays due to concerns from the White House. Following Graham's death, former President Trump expressed intentions to expedite the bill's passage.
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Senate Advances Russia and Iran Sanctions Bill with 86 Votes
The U.S. Senate voted 86-12 on July 29, 2026, to advance a sanctions bill against Russia and Iran, originally led by the late Senator Lindsey Graham. The bill imposes tariffs on countries buying Russian oil and gas and renews sanctions on Iran, aiming for expedited passage following bipartisan support.
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