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H.R. 5334Passed Congress

Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026

Introduced: Sep 11, 2025

Latest action date: Aug 10, 2026

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119th Congress
Introduced
Sep 11, 2025
Recorded roll calls
5

Status detail: The full action history records passage in both chambers.

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What this bill does

Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026

This bill imposes a variety of sanctions, tariffs, and prohibitions related to Russia, extends an Iran-related sanctions law, and expands a tax deduction for teacher expenses to include early childhood educators.

For example, under the bill, the President must impose visa- and property-blocking sanctions on specified persons (individuals and entities) such as the Russian president and certain Russian military commanders. The President must also increase the rate of duty up to 100% ad valorem (i.e., relative to the value) on all goods imported into the United States from a country that was among the five largest importers of Russian-origin crude oil or natural gas if such country knowingly makes new purchases of such products after enactment of the bill.

The bill prohibits (1) the export, reexport, or in-country transfer to or in Russia of any U.S.-produced energy or energy product; (2) U.S. persons from making new investments in Russia or purchasing Russian sovereign debt; and (3) trading the securities of Russian government-owned, -controlled, or -affiliated entities on U.S. national securities exchanges.

The bill extends through 2031 the Iran Sanctions Act of 1996, which requires the President, with some exceptions, to impose sanctions on certain persons engaged in specified transactions related to Iran's energy sector or Iran's efforts to acquire or develop certain weapons.

The bill expands eligibility for federal tax deductions of certain educator expenses to early childhood educators providing educational or childcare services to those under age 6.

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What this legislation is about

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Official CRS policy area

International Affairs

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Civil actions and liabilityComputers and information technologyCongressional oversightEuropeFederal officialsForeign and international bankingForeign loans and debtForeign propertyFraud offenses and financial crimesHuman rightsImmigration status and proceduresIncome tax deductionsLegislative rules and procedureMarine and inland water transportationMetalsNavigation, waterways, harborsOil and gasPreschool educationPresidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents

Committee activity

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Amendments

Proposed changes to this measure, with their latest official outcome or action from Congress.gov.

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S.Amdt. 6715senateNot agreed toAug 7, 2026

To strike the provision relating to duties on countries that purchase Russian-origin crude oil or natural gas or facilitate sanctions evasion.

Latest action: Amendment SA 6715 not agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 32 - 64. Record Vote Number: 223.

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S.Amdt. 6712senateAgreed toAug 7, 2026

To amend the title.

Latest action: Amendment SA 6712, under the order of 8/6/2026, agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.

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S.Amdt. 6711senateAgreed toAug 7, 2026

To impose sanctions and other measures with respect to the Russian Federation.

Latest action: Amendment SA 6711, under the order of 8/6/2026, agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.

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Checked against Congress.gov Sep 16, 2026.

Action timeline

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  1. Message on Senate action sent to the House.

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  2. Passed Senate with an amendment and an amendment to the Title by Yea-Nay Vote. 86 - 11. Record Vote Number: 224.

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  3. Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment and an amendment to the Title by Yea-Nay Vote. 86 - 11. Record Vote Number: 224.

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  4. Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S4538-4540)

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  5. Measure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S4323)

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  6. Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 84 - 12. Record Vote Number: 213.

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  7. Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (CR S4301)

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  8. Cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 86 - 12. Record Vote Number: 212. (CR S4292)

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  9. Cloture motion on the motion to proceed to the measure presented in Senate. (CR S4253)

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  10. Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (CR S4253)

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  11. Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 454.

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  12. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.

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  13. Received in the Senate.

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  14. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

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  15. On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3111-3112)

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  16. Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3111-3112)

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  17. DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5334.

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  18. Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3111-3113)

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  19. Mr. Smith (MO) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

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  20. Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 520.

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  21. Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 119-600.

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  22. Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 119-600.

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  23. Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 43 - 0.

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  24. Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

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  25. Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

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  26. Introduced in House

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  27. Introduced in House

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Roll-call votes

Recorded House and Senate votes connected to this bill. Your representatives appear first when available.

PassedSep 16, 2026House · Roll call 308

On Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendments

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262 Yea12 Not Voting159 Nay
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Adam SmithNot Voting
Andy BiggsNot Voting
Cory MillsNot Voting
James GallagherNot Voting
John GaramendiNot Voting
Neal P. DunnNot Voting
Steve WomackNot Voting
Amendment Rejected (32-64)Aug 7, 2026Senate · Roll call 223

On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6715 to S.Amdt. 6711 to H.R. 5334 (No short title on file)

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32 Yea64 Nay4 Not Voting
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Mark KellyNot Voting
Mitch McConnellNot Voting
Bill Passed (86-11, 3/5 majority required)Aug 7, 2026Senate · Roll call 224

On Passage of the Bill H.R. 5334

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86 Yea11 Nay3 Not Voting
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Mitch McConnellNot Voting
Motion to Proceed Agreed to (84-12)Jul 29, 2026Senate · Roll call 213

On the Motion to Proceed H.R. 5334

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84 Yea12 Nay4 Not Voting
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Darline GrahamNot Voting
Mitch McConnellNot Voting
Ruben GallegoNot Voting
Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Agreed to (86-12, 3/5 majority required)Jul 28, 2026Senate · Roll call 212

On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed H.R. 5334

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86 Yea12 Nay2 Not Voting
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Darline GrahamNot Voting
Mitch McConnellNot Voting

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Base metadata checked Sep 16, 2026 · Summary checked Sep 16, 2026 · Action timeline checked Sep 16, 2026 · Sponsorship checked Sep 16, 2026 · Topics checked Sep 16, 2026 · Committees checked Sep 16, 2026 · Status checked Sep 16, 2026 · Related bills checked Sep 16, 2026.