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Lindsey Graham's final mission to punish Putin clears Senate after yearlong fight
Friday, August 7, 2026
The Senate passed legislation imposing tariffs of up to 500% on Russian imports and penalties on countries that purchase Russian energy, following a yearlong process. Senator Lindsey Graham sponsored the measure, which targets Russia's oil and gas revenue. The bill's passage date and final vote count were not provided in the source material.
