Story perspectives

Trump Pushes Iran Sanctions Into Russia Bill Amid GOP Split

7/23/2026

Summary

Story summary

President Donald Trump urged adding Iran sanctions to the Russia sanctions bill, citing Senator Lindsey Graham’s wishes.
Senate Leader John Thune backed the amendment but warned limited floor time before the August recess could jeopardize the 60-vote threshold.
Democrats Richard Blumenthal and Jeanne Shaheen said Graham never sought Iran sanctions, while Republicans Tom Cotton and Bernie Moreno supported request, with Moreno saying he would not vote for bill without Iran provisions.

1 of 1

Story summary

President Donald Trump urged adding Iran sanctions to the Russia sanctions bill, citing Senator Lindsey Graham’s wishes.
Senate Leader John Thune backed the amendment but warned limited floor time before the August recess could jeopardize the 60-vote threshold.
Democrats Richard Blumenthal and Jeanne Shaheen said Graham never sought Iran sanctions, while Republicans Tom Cotton and Bernie Moreno supported request, with Moreno saying he would not vote for bill without Iran provisions.