Senate passes ‘Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia Act’ overwhelmingly
Legislation to increase sanctions on Russia, a long-time priority of the late senator Lindsey Graham, passed the Senate overwhelmingly on Friday, as lawmakers prepared to go home for the August recess.The measure was named for Graham, a leading supporter of aid to Ukraine during its defensive war against Moscow. The South Carolina Republican died last month shortly after visiting the war-torn country.“President Zelensky is watching in Ukraine. Vladimir Putin is watching in Moscow. I would like to think Lindsey Graham is watching as well and proud of what we’ve done,” said Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), the lead Democratic sponsor of the legislation, at a press conference after the vote.“Today we say to Vladimir Putin, ‘You will not win this war,’” he said. “Time to come to the table for peace.”The tally was 86-11, garnering more than enough support to overcome the Senate’s 60-vote threshold for passage. The measure now goes…
The Senate overwhelmingly passed the “Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia Act” on Friday, with an 86-11 vote, sending the measure to the House. The legislation, named after the late Senator Lindsey Graham, aims to increase sanctions on Russia, particularly targeting its energy sector by allowing the U.S. President to penalize top buyers of Russian oil and gas. It also includes provisions to extend sanctions on Iran. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), a lead sponsor, stated, “Today we say to Vladimir Putin, ‘You will not win this war.’” Darline Graham, Senator Graham's sister and successor, noted that her brother “believed this was the most consequential piece of legislation that he had ever led.”
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