House passes Russia sanctions bill, overcoming opposition from Democratic leaders

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The House passed the Russia sanctions bill with a 262 to 159 vote.
The bill, named The Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026, targets Russian President Vladimir Putin, officials, oligarchs, and banks.
It also includes sanctions on Iran's energy and weapons sectors and allows the president to impose tariffs on major buyers of Russian oil or natural gas.
Several House Democratic leaders opposed the bill, citing concerns that it would expand President Trump's tariff authorities and could raise costs for American families.
Republicans highlighted the bill's support from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, emphasizing tariffs as a powerful tool to amplify sanctions.
The legislation had previously passed the Senate with overwhelming bipartisan support and now goes to President Trump's desk.

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