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Senate Passes Graham Sanctions Bill, 86-12 Vote

7/31/2026

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Senate Advances Sanctions

The Senate voted 86-12 on July 28, 2026 to advance the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act.
Democratic senators warned the tariff authority could expand President Donald Trump’s power and hurt U.S. businesses.
It allows tariffs up to 100 % on the five purchasers of Russian oil and gas.
It extends Iran weapons sanctions through 2031, penalizing nations aiding Iran’s support to Russia.

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Senate Sanctions

The U.S. Senate voted 86-12 on July 28, 2026 to advance the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act.
Senators presented the vote as a tribute to the late Senator Lindsey Graham and his long-standing push for strong sanctions.
Tariffs up to 100% target the five Russian oil and gas buyers, China and India.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky attended Graham’s funeral and met senators before the vote.

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Senate Advances

The U.S. Senate voted 86-12 on July 28, 2026 to advance the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026.
President Donald Trump endorsed the bill but urged lawmakers to add tariff provisions targeting Iran.
Senators Richard Blumenthal and Jeanne Shaheen said the bill would sanction officials, oligarchs and shadow-fleet.
Senate Committee Chairman James Risch said he hopes the bill becomes law despite House debate.

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Democratic senators warned that the bill’s broad tariff authority could expand President Donald Trump’s power, disrupt U.S. businesses, and cited Senator Raphael Warnock’s vote against the procedural motion as evidence they doubt the president will use the tariffs responsibly.
Within this story's sources, this angle appears mainly in Left-leaning coverage and receives less attention in Center- and Right-leaning coverage.

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Senate Advances Sanctions

The Senate voted 86-12 on July 28, 2026 to advance the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act.
Democratic senators warned the tariff authority could expand President Donald Trump’s power and hurt U.S. businesses.
It allows tariffs up to 100 % on the five purchasers of Russian oil and gas.
It extends Iran weapons sanctions through 2031, penalizing nations aiding Iran’s support to Russia.

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