The US Senate approved legislation to impose sanctions on Russia and Iran in an 86-11 vote, with President Donald Trump indicating he will sign it.
Key facts
- •The Senate approved the sanctions bill by a margin of 86 votes to 11.
- •An amendment proposed by Senator Rand Paul was defeated by 64 votes to 32.
- •The bill was co-sponsored by the late Senator Lindsey Graham.
- •President Donald Trump has stated he is prepared to sign the legislation.
The US Senate has voted to pass a bill that enables the imposition of sanctions against Russia and Iran. The legislation, which was co-sponsored by the late Senator Lindsey Graham, received final approval with a vote of 86 to 11.
By the numbers
Legislative process and amendments
Before the final vote, the Senate considered several amendments to the bill. Senators rejected an amendment proposed by Rand Paul, which had the potential to derail the legislation, by a vote of 64 to 32.
Executive support
President Donald Trump has indicated that he is prepared to sign the bill into law. Reports from last month, citing a White House official, previously noted that the President would support the bipartisan sanctions measure.
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This article was independently rewritten by ManyPress editorial AI from reporting originally published by Ukrainska Pravda (English).
