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House Advances Graham Sanctions Bill After 214-211 Vote

By Drooid · Sep 16, 2026, 6:00 AM UTC · How we work

Summary

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The U.S. House voted 214-211 to advance the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026.
The Senate had passed the same bill 86-11 on August 7.
The bill would authorize President Donald Trump to impose 100 percent tariffs on India, China and other top oil importers.
Democratic leaders warned it would expand presidential tariff authority and raise prices.

History

Historical Context

On August 15 1971 President Richard Nixon, with U.S. Trade Representative William Daley, announced a 10 percent import surcharge that raised duties by $2.5 billion, closed the gold window, and ended the Bretton Woods system. The shock spurred the December 1971 Smithsonian Agreement and led to the 1974 Trade Act, cementing executive tariff authority that still shapes U.S. trade debates.

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Story summary

The U.S. House voted 214-211 to advance the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026.
The Senate had passed the same bill 86-11 on August 7.
The bill would authorize President Donald Trump to impose 100 percent tariffs on India, China and other top oil importers.
Democratic leaders warned it would expand presidential tariff authority and raise prices.

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