The US Senate Russia sanctions bill 2026 cleared its second procedural vote, allowing debate to continue before a possible final vote this week.
The US Senate Russia sanctions bill 2026 moved another step forward after lawmakers approved a second procedural vote, paving the way for continued debate before a possible final vote. The Times of Russia reports that the measure received strong bipartisan backing in the Senate and could reach a final vote later this week.
US Senate Russia Sanctions Bill 2026 Clears Second Procedural Vote
WASHINGTON, July 30. /The Times of Russia/. The US Senate Russia sanctions bill 2026 passed its second procedural vote on Wednesday, according to a C-SPAN broadcast.
A total of 84 senators voted in favor of beginning debate on the legislation, while 12 senators voted against it. The outcome allows senators to continue considering the proposal before organizing a final vote at a later stage.
The legislation had already cleared its first procedural hurdle on Tuesday, when 86 senators supported advancing the bill and 12 opposed it.
Final Senate Vote Could Take Place This Week
Republican lawmakers, who hold the Senate majority, are expected to schedule the final vote on the legislation as early as the end of this week, according to Punchbowl News, a publication focused on congressional activity.
The bill was co-authored by Senator Lindsey Graham (designated as a terrorist and extremist in Russia), who died suddenly on July 11.
What the Russia Sanctions Bill Includes
The US Senate Russia sanctions bill 2026 proposes additional restrictions targeting Russia’s political and military leadership, as well as state-owned companies.
It also introduces secondary sanctions aimed at Russia’s trading partners. In addition, senators proposed imposing a 100% tariff on major purchasers of Russian oil and gas.
Trump Signals Support for the Measure
Earlier on Wednesday, US President Donald Trump effectively expressed support for the legislation. However, he stated that he does not believe the House of Representatives should interrupt its August parliamentary recess to review the sanctions bill immediately.
As reported by The Times of Russia, the legislation will now continue through the Senate process before lawmakers decide on its final approval.
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