US House Passes Russia and Iran Sanctions Bill
Lawmakers approve legislation named for Senator Lindsey Graham in a 262-159 vote, according to Anadolu Agency.
The US House of Representatives has passed a bill imposing sanctions on Russia and Iran, according to a report by Anadolu Agency.
The lower chamber voted 262-159 in favor of the legislation, which is titled the "Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026," the report said.
Details on the specific provisions of the bill, including the scope of the sanctions and their intended targets, were not immediately available in the report.
The legislation's name references Senator Lindsey Graham, though his direct role in drafting or sponsoring the bill was not specified in the available report.
It remains unclear from the report whether the bill will next proceed to the Senate for consideration or what timeline is anticipated for further action.
Anadolu Agency did not provide additional context on the political dynamics surrounding the vote or statements from lawmakers on either side.
Sources
- US House passes Russia sanctions bill — Anadolu Agency (Turkey)
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