Senate Advances Graham‑Named Russia Sanctions Package Following His Death

Senators voted 86-12 to advance a broad Russia sanctions bill named for the late Sen. Lindsey Graham, setting up final passage later this week. The package would sanction Russia’s leaders, its energy sector, and Moscow’s shadow fleet, and would extend certain sanctions on Iran after a White House–brokered revision. Momentum grew after Graham’s death as Zelensky addressed lawmakers; the measure has bipartisan support and White House backing but faces an uncertain House path before August recess due to concerns over tariff authority.