Russia Sanctions (Executive Session)
The Senate debated a Russia sanctions bill, described by supporters as the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act, aimed at cutting off the money Russia uses to fund its war in Ukraine, including by penalizing countries and people who buy Russian oil and gas or help Russia evade sanctions. Supporters, including Blumenthal, Shaheen, and Risch, said the bill would hurt Russia’s economy and help end the war; part of the time went to remembering Senator Lindsey Graham and thanking those who worked on the bill. Paul and Wyden offered an amendment to remove tariff powers from the bill, with Paul arguing tariffs are taxes paid by Americans and should rest with Congress, and Wyden saying the tariffs would raise costs and that Congress could not fix them later. Shaheen opposed the amendment, saying it would weaken pressure on countries buying Russian energy.Written by AI from the debate. Updated .
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