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House passes Russia sanctions bill, overcoming Democratic opposition

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: CBS News

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The bill was championed by GOP Sen.

Lindsey Graham, who suddenly died after announcing a deal had been reached with the White House to move forward.

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  • Reported by CBS News and published Wed, 16 Sep 2026 22:42:11 UTC.

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  7. House passes Russia sanctions bill, overcoming Democratic opposition

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