US Senate to vote on Russia sanctions bill in tribute to Graham

The Senate moved forward with legislation that would let President Trump punish major buyers of Russian and Iranian energy. The vote happened during a Capitol visit by Ukraine's president and coincided with the funeral of Senator Lindsey Graham, who authored the bill.

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West Hawaii TodayLean Left· Jul 29, 2026

Senators forge a deal on Graham’s Russia sanctions bill

Hawaiitribune HeraldLean Left· Jul 29, 2026· ran in 2 outlets

US Senate to vote on Russia sanctions bill in tribute to Graham

Ran by 6 outlets across the spectrum· Seattle Times, Philadelphia Inquirer
Seattle TimesLean Left· Jul 29, 2026

Senate takes first steps on Russian sanctions after meeting with Zelenskyy

Philadelphia InquirerLean Left· Jul 29, 2026

Senate takes first steps on Russian sanctions after meeting with Zelenskyy

AxiosLean Left· Jul 29, 2026

86 senators vote to move forward with Graham Russia sanctions bill

ABC NewsLean Left· Jul 28, 2026

Senate to move on Russia sanctions bill named after Sen. Lindsey Graham

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10 sources
The HillCenter· Jul 29, 2026

Trump makes new demands for Russia, Iran sanctions bill named for Graham

The ColumbianCenter· Jul 29, 2026

Russia, Iran sanctions bill clears key hurdle in U.S. senate

Roll CallCenter· Jul 29, 2026

Senate weighs next steps on Russia-Iran sanctions

Arkansas Democrat-GazetteCenter· Jul 29, 2026

US Senate advances energy sanctions on Russia

Deseret NewsCenter· Jul 29, 2026

Senate takes first step to advance Lindsey Graham’s Russia sanctions bill just hours after his funeral

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Fox NewsRight· Jul 29, 2026

Graham's final mission advances as Senate moves to crush Putin's war machine with Russia, Iran sanctions

Oil PriceLean Right· Jul 29, 2026

U.S. Senate Advances Sweeping Russia Sanctions Bill in 86-12 Vote

Daily JournalLean Right· Jul 29, 2026· ran in 6 outlets

Senate takes first steps on Russian sanctions after meeting with Zelenskyy

Washington TimesLean Right· Jul 29, 2026

Senate advances Russia sanctions bill championed by late Sen. Lindsey Graham

Fox NewsRight· Jul 29, 2026

Putin, Russia put on notice as Senate takes crucial step to grind down the Kremlin’s war machine

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Euromaidan PressLean Left· Jul 29, 2026

US Senate took first step toward Graham sanctions bill on Russia. It gives Trump power to impose 500% tariffs on Russian oil

The Kyiv IndependentLean Left· Jul 29, 2026

US Senate advances Russia sanctions bill following death of Lindsey Graham

Al-MonitorLean Left· Jul 28, 2026

Russia sanctions championed by Graham clear first Senate hurdle as Zelenskiy visits

Al-MonitorLean Left· Jul 28, 2026· ran in 2 outlets

US Senate to vote on Russia sanctions bill in tribute to Graham

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  1. Jul 28US Senate to vote on Russia sanctions bill in tribute to Graham
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