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Stories / International Affairs / Event · Sep 11 – Sep 29, 2026

Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia Act

42Members · 26 D · 16 R
44Actions · 25 D · 19 R
25States & territories · TX · CT · VA · WA lead
7Bills named

How the conversation moved

Democrat Republican · one dot = one action
Action typeWk ofAug 31Wk ofSep 71Wk ofSep 1440Wk ofSep 212Wk ofSep 281Total
Sent lettersTo agencies, companies, officials 1
HearingsHeld, testified or questioned 1
StatementsResponses to news +414
CriticizedA policy, decision or person 6
PraisedCredit for a decision or person 11
Filed or pushed billsNew, reintroduced or passed 10
Other 1

Where they stand

Support · 28

  • DKaptur OHUrged swift implementation of Russia sanctions legislation
  • RCornyn TXPraised law imposing sanctions on Russian crude oil and natural gas purchasers
  • RGraham Nordone SCPraised bill as tool to pressure Russia and Iran
  • DRosen NVPraised bipartisan sanctions bill targeting Russia and Iran energy and defense sectors
  • RCruz TXPraised Trump signing sanctions legislation against Russia and Iran
  • RBritt ALLed passage of sanctions legislation against Russia and Iran
  • DBlumenthal CTLed and celebrated passage of sanctions bill holding Russian oil and gas purchasers accountable
  • RSimpson IDSupports imposing sanctions on Russia to protect U.S. interests and advance peace
  • DGluesenkamp Perez WACast deciding vote to bring Russia sanctions package to House floor
  • RFranklin FLSupported bill to cut off Russian energy export financing of Ukraine war
  • RMcCaul TXChampioned legislation sanctioning Russia and Iran
  • DMin CAVoted to impose harsh economic sanctions on Russia and Iran
  • RFitzgerald WISupports sanctions on Russia and Iran to increase leverage
  • RWicker MSSupports Russia sanctions to penalize Putin's war economy
  • RFischer NESupports Russia sanctions legislation
  • RWomack ARSupported sanctions targeting Russian and Iranian economic backing
  • RWagner MOCo-led bill to sanction Russia and Iran supporters
  • DVindman VAVoted for Russia sanctions to support Ukraine
  • RTurner OHWorked to advance bipartisan sanctions legislation against Russia and Iran
  • DQuigley ILVoted for Russia sanctions bill to pressure peace agreement
  • RJohnson LAPassed sanctions legislation targeting Russia's war machine and supporting nations.
  • DHoyer MDPraised passage of Russia and Iran sanctions bill
  • RHarrigan NCSupported sweeping sanctions against Russia and Iran
  • DGolden MESupports sanctions to cut Russian oil revenue
  • RFitzpatrick PACo-Chair of Ukraine Caucus secured final passage of Russia and Iran sanctions bill
  • DDean PAVoted for sanctions bill supporting Ukraine
  • DCastro TXSupports sanctions to aid Ukrainian defense
  • DHoulahan PAVoted yes on Russia sanctions to support Ukraine

Oppose · 14

  • DScholten MIOpposed bill for expanding presidential tariff authority without Congressional oversight
  • DSchneider ILOpposed bill for granting President broader tariff authority without Congressional approval
  • DMcCollum MNOpposes expanded tariff authority in sanctions bill
  • DMcClellan VAOpposes tariff authority expansion despite supporting Russia sanctions
  • DLarson CTOpposed bill for removing sanctions enforcement language and expanding tariff powers
  • DLarsen WAOpposed bill, citing existing presidential sanctions authority and unreleased Ukraine assistance
  • DHayes CTOpposed bill for removing sanctions enforcement language
  • DMoore WIOpposed legislation lacking assurance Trump administration will enforce sanctions on Russia
  • DEscobar TXOpposed bill for granting Trump unchecked tariff power
  • DFletcher TXOpposed bill for expanding presidential tariff authorities despite sanctions intent
  • DCourtney CTVoted against bill for removing sanctions enforcement language
  • DScott VAOpposed bill for expanding Trump's tariff authority despite supporting Ukraine
  • DBeyer VAOpposed bill as flawed despite supporting Ukraine, citing tariff and enforcement concerns
  • DNeal MAOpposed bill for expanding tariff authority without mandating Russia sanctions

What each party did · Democrats 25 · Republicans 19

  • 1Sent letters0
  • 0Hearings1
  • 8Statements6
  • 6Criticized0
  • 4Praised7
  • 6Filed or pushed bills4
  • 0Other1

By state

  • TX9
  • CT5
  • VA5
  • WA4
  • PA3
  • OH2
  • AL2
  • WI2

+17 more with fewer actions

Every action

44 actions · 51 releases
  1. Sep 29, 2026
    • Letter

      DKaptur OH

      Urged Trump administration to strengthen Russia sanctions and implement Graham Act.

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  2. Sep 22, 2026
    • Praise

      RCornyn TX

      Praised signing of Russia sanctions bill honoring Senator Lindsey Graham's legacy.

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  3. Sep 21, 2026
  4. Sep 18, 2026
    • Praise

      DRosen NV

      Celebrated bipartisan Russia sanctions bill signed into law to crack down on Putin's war funding.

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    • Praise

      RCruz TX

      Praised President Trump signing the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act into law.

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    • Statement

      RBritt AL

      Joined President Trump for signing of Russia and Iran sanctions legislation into law.

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    • Praise

      DBlumenthal CT

      Celebrated final passage of Russia and Iran sanctions legislation in Congress.

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    • Praise

      RSimpson ID

      Supported the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act imposing new sanctions on Russia.

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    • Statement

      DGluesenkamp Perez WA

      Voted to pass Russia sanctions bill targeting energy sector financing of Ukraine war.

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    • Statement

      RFranklin FL

      Supported House passage of Russia and Iran sanctions bill targeting energy and financial sectors.

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  5. Sep 17, 2026
    • Praise

      RMcCaul TX

      Praised House passage of legislation sanctioning Russia and Iran over Ukraine war support.

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    • Bill

      DMin CA

      Voted for Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia Act to impose economic sanctions on Russia.

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    • Statement

      RFitzgerald WI

      Voted for Russia and Iran sanctions legislation and challenged environmental regulations.

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  6. Sep 16, 2026
  7. Sep 15, 2026
  8. Sep 11, 2026

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