# Senate passes Russia sanctions bill named for late Sen. Lindsey Graham

https://mins.news/en/item/16410

- CNN, 2026-08-07 17:40 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.cnn.com/2026/08/07/politics/senate-russia-sanctions-bill?Date=20260807&Profile=CNN

> The US Senate has passed a bill imposing sanctions on Russia. The legislation is named in honor of the late Sen. Lindsey Graham. Graham played a key role in negotiations before his death. The vote advances the sanctions measure through the Senate.

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