House passes Russia and Iran sanctions bill
A Russia and Iran sanctions bill named after the late Sen. Lindsey Graham overwhelmingly passed on the House floor Wednesday, sending the long-awaited legislation to President Donald Trump’s desk for signature.
TL;DR
- The House passed a Russia and Iran sanctions bill with a 262-159 vote.
- The bill is named after the late Sen. Lindsey Graham.
- It aims to cripple Russia amidst the war in Ukraine and extends sanctions against Iran's energy and weapons industries.
- The legislation allows President Trump to impose tariffs on the largest importers of Russian oil and gas.
- Democrats were divided, with some expressing concerns about Trump's tariff authority and the bill's impact on allies and Ukraine's cause.
- Rep. Don Beyer predicted supporters of Ukraine would regret the bill due to potential tariffs and waived sanctions.