Stories / International Affairs / Event · Aug 6 – Sep 29, 2026
Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia Act
How the conversation moved
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| HearingsHeld, testified or questioned | 1 | |||||||||||||
| StatementsResponses to news | +1 | 18 | ||||||||||||
| CriticizedA policy, decision or person | 8 | |||||||||||||
| PraisedCredit for a decision or person | 18 | |||||||||||||
| Filed or pushed billsNew, reintroduced or passed | 18 | |||||||||||||
| Other | 3 |
Where they stand
Support · 46
- 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
- RWilson SCIntroduced sanctions bill against Russia and Iran
- RGrassley IASupports Senate-passed Russia sanctions to end Ukraine war
- RBacon NEIntroduced bill to hold Russian oil and gas purchasers accountable
- RMoran KSIntroduced and pushed bipartisan sanctions legislation against Russia and Iran
- DWarnock GANegotiated restraints on Trump's tariff authority in sanctions bill
- RYoung INSupported Russia sanctions while cautioning on tariff impacts
- DSmith MNSupports harsh sanctions on Russia for Ukraine invasion
- DKelly AZPraised Senate passage of bipartisan Russia sanctions bill
- DKaine VAPraised Senate passage of Russia sanctions bill
- RHusted OHBacked Senate passage of Russia sanctions legislation
- RHoeven NDPraised Senate passage of Russia sanctions bill
- DHeinrich NMCosponsored and secured passage of Russia sanctions legislation
- DDurbin ILPraised bipartisan sanctions legislation on Russia and oil purchasers.
- RCramer NDCosponsored and praised sweeping sanctions on Russia and Iran.
- RCotton ARPraised bill passage honoring Graham's legacy and deterring Russia
- RCollins MEPraised passage of Russia and Iran sanctions legislation
- RCapito WVPraised passage of Russia and Iran sanctions legislation
- DBennet COCo-sponsored and voted for sanctions on Russia to support Ukraine
Oppose · 17
- 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
- DWelch VTOpposed bill for granting Trump excessive tariff authority
- DBlunt Rochester DEOpposes bill in current form due to tariff provisions
- DMeeks NYOpposes bill's broad waiver authority and sweeping tariff powers
What each party did · Democrats 36 · Republicans 31
- 1Sent letters0
- 0Hearings1
- 10Statements8
- 8Criticized0
- 7Praised11
- 8Filed or pushed bills10
- 2Other1
Most active
By state
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Every action
67 actions · 89 releases- Sep 29, 2026
- Letter
Urged Trump administration to strengthen Russia sanctions and implement Graham Act.
- Letter
- Sep 22, 2026
- Praise
Praised signing of Russia sanctions bill honoring Senator Lindsey Graham's legacy.
- Praise
- Sep 21, 2026
- Praise
Celebrated President Trump signing Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act into law.
- Praise
- Sep 18, 2026
- Praise
- Praise
- Statement
- Praise
Celebrated final passage of Russia and Iran sanctions legislation in Congress.
- Praise
Supported the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act imposing new sanctions on Russia.
- Statement
Voted to pass Russia sanctions bill targeting energy sector financing of Ukraine war.
- Statement
Supported House passage of Russia and Iran sanctions bill targeting energy and financial sectors.
- Sep 17, 2026
- Praise
Praised House passage of legislation sanctioning Russia and Iran over Ukraine war support.
- Bill
- Statement
Voted for Russia and Iran sanctions legislation and challenged environmental regulations.
- Praise
- Sep 16, 2026
- Praise
Praised House passage of Russia sanctions bill targeting Putin's war economy.
- Bill
Celebrated final passage of sanctions bill holding Russian oil and gas purchasers accountable.
- Praise
- Statement
- Bill
- Bill
Voted to pass sanctions on Russia to support Ukraine and strengthen U.S. national security.
- Bill
Celebrated House passage of Russia and Iran sanctions legislation to pressure Putin.
- Criticism
Opposed Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act, citing tariff concerns.
- Criticism
Opposed Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act, citing tariff authority concerns.
- Bill
Voted for bipartisan Russia sanctions bill to pressure Russia toward peace agreement with Ukraine.
- Statement
Voted against bill granting expanded tariff powers to the president.
- Statement
Voted against sanctions bill that grants president unilateral tariff authority.
- Statement
- Statement
- Bill
Passed legislation imposing sanctions on Russia and Iran for aggression against Ukraine.
- Statement
DLarson CT, DHayes CT, DCourtney CT, DCastro TX
Opposed Russia sanctions bill, citing removal of enforcement language and concerns about presidential discretion on tariffs.
- Statement
Opposed Russia sanctions bill, arguing Trump already has authority to sanction Russia and should release allocated Ukraine aid.
- Praise
- Praise
- Statement
Voted for Russia and Iran sanctions legislation targeting energy and financial systems.
- Statement
- Bill
Voted for Russia and Iran sanctions bill to support Ukraine and penalize sanctions evasion.
- Criticism
Opposed Russia sanctions bill due to provisions granting Trump tariff authority without oversight.
- Bill
Helped secure House passage of Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act.
- Statement
- Criticism
- Criticism
- Statement
- Praise
- Sep 15, 2026
- Hearing
Spoke in support of Russia and Iran sanctions legislation at Rules Committee hearing.
- Bill
Voted to advance Russia sanctions legislation supporting Ukraine aid.
- Hearing
- Sep 11, 2026
- Criticism
Opposed Russia sanctions bill for expanding tariff authority without mandating sanctions.
- Criticism
- Aug 19, 2026
- Bill
Introduced bipartisan bill to sanction Russia and Iran for supporting war and weapons programs.
- Bill
- Aug 14, 2026
- Statement
Explained Senate-passed Russia sanctions bill designed to pressure Putin to end Ukraine war.
- Statement
- Aug 12, 2026
- Praise
- Aug 11, 2026
- Bill
Cosponsored bill to increase economic sanctions against Russia and Iran over Ukraine invasion.
- Bill
- Aug 10, 2026
- Bill
RWagner MO, RMcCaul TX, DKaptur OH, DHoyer MD, RBacon NE
Introduced bipartisan bill to sanction Russia and Iran for energy and weapons funding.
- Bill
Introduced bipartisan sanctions legislation targeting Russia's financial and energy sectors.
- Bill
- Bill
- Aug 8, 2026
- Bill
- Aug 7, 2026
- Praise
Praised Senate passage of Russia and Iran sanctions bill honoring Senator Lindsey Graham.
- Criticism
- Statement
Secured agreement limiting Trump's tariff authority in Russia and Iran sanctions legislation.
- Bill
Voted for Russia sanctions legislation while noting potential economic consequences.
- Statement
- Praise
DKelly AZ, DKaine VA, DDurbin IL, RCollins ME, RCapito WV, RBritt AL
Praised Senate passage of bipartisan Russia sanctions legislation strengthening penalties on Putin's war financing.
- Praise
Backed Senate passage of bipartisan Russia sanctions bill to disrupt Russia's war economy.
- Praise
Praised Senate passage of legislation holding purchasers of Russian oil accountable for funding war.
- Bill
Secured Senate passage of bipartisan bill imposing sanctions on Russia for Ukraine war.
- Statement
Voted for the Sanctioning Russia Act to pressure countries purchasing Russian energy to reduce dependence on Moscow.
- Praise
Praised bipartisan Russia sanctions bill passage honoring Senator Graham's legacy.
- Statement
Opposed Russia sanctions bill due to excessive tariff authority expansion.
- Praise
Celebrated Senate passage of Russia and Iran sanctions bill holding oil and gas purchasers accountable.
- Criticism
Criticized Senate Russia sanctions bill for broad presidential waiver authority and tariff powers.
- Praise
- Aug 6, 2026
- Statement
Secured Trump administration commitment limiting presidential tariff powers in Russia sanctions bill.
- Statement
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