Senate passes Russia sanctions bill that was long championed by Lindsey Graham

The bill gives President Donald Trump broad powers to impose tariffs of up to 100 per cent on goods from countries that rank among the top five importers of Russian oil and gas.

Democratic Congressman Greg Landsman of Ohio, a member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, discussed the recent Senate passage of the Lindsey Graham Russia sanctions bill. The bill, which passed with a strong bipartisan vote of 86 to 11, would grant the president…

US Senate clears Russia sanctions bill targeting India China over oil trade

The bill was approved with overwhelming bipartisan support.

The sweeping show of force from the Senate is the most substantial move yet during President Donald Trump's second term to shift the dynamic of the more than four-year war, which has now churned longer than World War I.

The bill is meant to stifle Russia's economy by allowing for tough new tariffs against major importers of Russian energy. The legislation was led by Lindsey Graham before his unexpected death in July.

WASHINGTON — The Senate voted overwhelmingly to pass legislation to impose sanctions against Russia and Iran after months of fits and starts, with the death of Republican Sen.

US senators opposed tariffs during debate on a Russia sanctions bill. It affects India as the country relies more on Russian energy amid the West Asia conflict