The House has passed the “Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026” and sent it to President Trump after a 262–159 vote on or about September 16, 2026. The Senate had already passed the measure.

Key takeaways

  • Final House tally: 262–159, with 58 Democrats voting yes and 7 Republicans voting no.
  • Bill allows stiff tariffs—up to 100%—on major buyers of Russian energy, and extends Iran energy and weapons sanctions, with waiver authority.
  • Democratic leadership opposed the expanded tariff powers even as dozens of Democrats crossed to support final passage.

What the bill does

The legislation authorizes steep tariffs—up to 100%—on major purchasers of Russian energy and extends energy and weapons-related sanctions pressure on Iran. It also includes waiver authority, giving the executive branch room to modulate enforcement. Coverage from CBS and Reuters has framed the package as a bipartisan sanctions vehicle that nonetheless split Democrats over how far tariff tools should go.

The vote breakdown

Beyond the headline 262–159 result, the cross-aisle detail matters: 58 Democrats voted yes, while 7 Republicans voted no. Democratic leadership opposed the expanded tariff powers even as a substantial Democratic bloc backed final passage. That split is the story inside the story for anyone tracking midterm positioning on Russia, Iran, and trade-adjacent sanctions.

Next stop: the White House

With Senate passage already complete, the bill heads to President Trump’s desk. Watch for whether the administration highlights the Russia-energy tariff authorities, the Iran extensions, or both when it signs—and how trading partners that buy Russian energy react to the up-to-100% tariff threat.

Secondary reporting: CBS News and Reuters coverage of the House vote and bill text.