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August 7, 2026
Senate Passes Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026
- The Senate approved the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 by an 86-11 vote, imposing tariffs of up to 100% on the top five purchasers of Russian oil and gas.
- The bill targets Russian President Vladimir Putin and includes sanctions on Iranian weapons and energy sectors at the request of former President Donald Trump.
- Concerns persist in the House regarding the extensive tariff powers granted to Trump, with some lawmakers fearing unpredictable actions could harm U.S. relations.
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- Sweeping Russia energy sanctions head toward US Senate passageAug 7, 2026 at 5:13 PM · Reuters
- Senate passes sanctions bill on Russia and Iran named for late Sen. Lindsey GrahamAug 7, 2026 at 5:24 PM · NBC
- Lindsey Graham's final mission to punish Putin clears Senate after yearlong fightAug 7, 2026 at 5:25 PM · Fox News
- Senate passes Russia sanctions bill that was long championed by Lindsey GrahamAug 7, 2026 at 5:33 PM · NPR
- Senate overwhelmingly passes Russia sanctions billAug 7, 2026 at 5:36 PM · The Hill
- Senate passes long-stalled Russia sanctions bill championed by Lindsey GrahamAug 7, 2026 at 5:39 PM · CBS News
- US Senate passes Russia sanctions bill championed by Lindsey GrahamAug 7, 2026 at 5:39 PM · The Guardian
- Senate approves Russia sanctions bill named after Sen. Lindsey GrahamAug 7, 2026 at 5:44 PM · ABC News
- Senate Passes Sanctions Bill Targeting Russia and IranAug 7, 2026 at 5:48 PM · NYT
- Russia sanctions bill honoring Lindsey Graham breezes through Senate, heads to HouseAug 7, 2026 at 7:21 PM · CNBC