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House passes Russia sanctions bill, overcoming Democratic opposition

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

What happened

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.

Key facts

  • Reported by CBS News and published Wed, 16 Sep 2026 23:09:56 UTC.

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  6. House passes Russia sanctions bill, overcoming Democratic opposition

  7. U.S. House passes Russia sanctions bill seeking to impose up to 100% tariffs on India, others

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