US Senate Passes Sweeping Russia Sanctions Bill Named for Lindsey Graham

The US Senate voted 86-11 to pass the 'Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026,' renamed in honor of the senator who championed it before his death. The bill sanctions Russian officials and authorizes tariffs of up to 100% on countries — including China and India — that continue buying large volumes of Russian oil and gas, aiming to squeeze Moscow's energy revenues. It now goes to the House, which returns from recess August 31; the tariff provisions have drawn objections from some Democrats and Republicans.