House passes Russia and Iran sanctions bill

Published September 16, 2026 6:50pm ET | Updated September 16, 2026 6:50pm ET




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. 

The measure passed, 262-159, with 58 Democrats supporting the sanctions package and just seven Republicans opposing it.

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