The U.S. Senate passed the Lindsey Graham sanctions bill by a vote of 86 to 11 on Friday, according to a report. The legislation targets Russia's energy industry and imposes additional sanctions on Iran's energy sector. The bill now moves to the House of Representatives for a vote.
The U.S. Senate passed the Lindsey Graham sanctions bill in a strong bipartisan vote of 86-11 Friday evening, according to a report. The legislation targets Russia's energy industry and adds new sanctions on Iran's energy sector, expanding the scope of earlier versions.
The bill, named after the late Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) who championed it before his death, had previously been approved by the Senate in July, as The Zioneer reported at the time. The new version incorporates additional measures against Iran, reflecting broad congressional support for a tougher stance on both countries.
The bill now heads to the House of Representatives, where passage is expected. If enacted, the legislation would provide President Donald Trump with expanded authority to impose sanctions on buyers of Russian and Iranian oil and gas, further tightening economic pressure on Tehran and Moscow.
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