Russia sanctions bill

The Senate plans to hold multiple votes before departing for recess, including passing a stopgap funding bill and a long-stalled Russia sanctions bill. Leadership aims to confirm dozens of nominees and conduct initial votes on a budget blueprint and the SAVE America Act. However, the agenda faces hurdles due to potential objections or failure to reach simple majority thresholds.

The Senate faces delays in adjourning for a five-week recess due to a backlog of legislation, stalled bills, and pressure from President Donald Trump and conservatives to advance a GOP election bill. Republican leaders, including Majority Leader John Thune, are working toward an exit strategy involving a vote on the SAVE America Act, though progress on funding and nomination issues remains uncertain.

President Trump wants tariffs on Iran added to the Russia sanctions bill. The bill was championed by the late Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C.

The Senate advanced a Russia sanctions bill hours after Lindsey Graham's funeral. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Ala.) noted Graham's influence in the chamber despite his absence.

Senators advanced a Russia sanctions bill named after late Sen. Lindsey Graham, with bipartisan support. The legislation targets Russian leaders, energy sectors, and shadow fleets, while extending Iran sanctions. Despite concerns over expanded tariff authority for Trump, the bill is expected to pass the Senate but faces potential House resistance.

The U.S. Senate will vote on Russian energy sanctions legislation as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy visits the Capitol. The vote is described as a tribute to Senator Lindsey Graham, the bill's author, following his funeral. The bill seeks to increase economic pressure on Russia over its invasion of Ukraine.

US Sen. Chuck Grassley urged Congress to advance a bipartisan Russia sanctions bill championed by Lindsey Graham during his final visit to Kyiv. The bill aims to impose stricter penalties on countries financing Moscow's war through Russian energy purchases.

President Donald Trump plans to support a Russia sanctions bill championed by the late Senator Lindsey Graham, according to a White House official. The bill is related to sanctions against Russia.

Senators aim to pass a bipartisan Russia sanctions bill in honor of late colleague Lindsey Graham, but progress is uncertain due to lack of clear support from President Donald Trump and competition with other legislative priorities. While the White House claims Trump supports the bill, some senators insist they need direct confirmation from the president before moving forward.

President Trump is supporting the Russia sanctions bill proposed by Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), as confirmed by a White House official. The legislation is being pushed by Sen. Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.) in Graham's honor.

Sen. Mike Rounds stated that Sen. Lindsey Graham felt he was making progress on a Russia sanctions bill before his death at 71 from a sudden illness. They recently attended the NATO summit in Turkey.

GOP Rep. Mike Turner hopes the Senate will pass a Russia sanctions bill as part of Sen. Lindsey Graham's legacy, who died suddenly Saturday.

Sen. Lindsey Graham expressed excitement about new progress on a bipartisan bill to boost sanctions on Russia by targeting buyers of its oil, one day before his death.

Rep. Mike Turner stated that Senate passage of a Russia sanctions bill should be part of Lindsey Graham's legacy, as Graham promoted the bipartisan legislation before his death.