Senate Passes Sanctions Bill Targeting Russia and Iran
The legislation was championed by Senator Lindsey Graham, the South Carolina Republican whose sudden death last month helped spur quick action on it.
The US Senate has passed a bill to impose new sanctions on Russia and Iran. The legislation, championed by Republican Senator Lindsey Graham of South Carolina, was passed with overwhelming bipartisan support, with 86 senators voting in favor and 11 against.
The bill, titled The Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026, aims to penalize top Russian figures and the biggest buyers of Russian oil. According to CBS News, it allows the president to impose tariffs of up to 100% on the top five purchasers of Russian oil or natural gas, with exceptions for countries that import less than 15% of their natural gas from Russia and are taking significant steps to reduce their dependence.
Senator Lindsey Graham's sudden death last month helped spur quick action on the bill. The legislation will now be sent to the House for consideration.
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