US Senate passes Russia sanctions bill championed by Lindsey Graham
The US Senate has passed a bipartisan bill, named in honor of the late Senator Lindsey Graham, to impose strict sanctions on Russia and countries purchasing its petroleum. The legislation now moves to the House of Representatives for further consideration.
Why it matters
Represents a significant escalation in US economic policy regarding the Russia-Ukraine conflict and international energy trade.
Senator Lindsey Graham during a press conference supporting legislation to designate Russia as a state sponsor of terrorism, alongside other senators, in Washington DC on 11 September 2025. Senator Lindsey Graham during a press conference supporting legislation to designate Russia as a state sponsor of terrorism, alongside other senators, in Washington DC on 11 September 2025. US Senate US Senate passes Russia sanctions bill championed by Lindsey Graham Late senator spent final days of his life working to advance bill that will now head to the House after 86-11 Senate vote
Prefer the Guardian on Google By a large, bipartisan margin, the US Senate on Friday approved a bill intended to punish Russia and countries that buy its petroleum exports over the invasion of Ukraine, capping a legislative push that was spurred by the death of its champion, the Republican senator Lindsey Graham.
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