86 senators vote to move forward with Graham Russia sanctions bill
Summary
The Senate voted 86-12 to advance a sanctions bill targeting Russia and Iran. The bill, originally led by Senator Lindsey Graham, would impose tariffs on countries buying Russian oil and renew sanctions on Iran.Key Facts
- 86 senators voted to move forward with the Russia and Iran sanctions bill.
- The vote followed a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and a Senate memorial for Senator Lindsey Graham.
- Senator Rand Paul was the only Republican to vote against the bill.
- The bill aims to impose 100% secondary tariffs on countries buying Russian oil and gas.
- It targets Russia’s “shadow fleet,” tankers used to bypass sanctions.
- The sanctions on Iran would be renewed as part of the bill.
- Senator Graham worked closely with the White House to get President Donald Trump’s support before his death.
- Zelenskyy watched the vote live from the Senate chamber.
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