https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/2-democrats-cross-aisle-to-help-tee-up-final-vote-on-russia-sanctions-billContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/2-democrats-cross-aisle-to-help-tee-up-final-vote-on-russia-sanctions-billhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/2-democrats-cross-aisle-to-help-tee-up-final-vote-on-russia-sanctions-bill#u72832Thu, 17 Sep 2026 13:06:40 +0000A sweeping sanctions bill targeting Russia and Iran is moving toward a final House vote after two Democrats crossed party lines to help tee up the process. The legislation represents a significant test for the US House as it seeks to tighten economic restrictions on these nations. While the bill advances, separate concerns persist regarding broader trade policy, including the potential for the US to impose tariffs on India for its purchase of Russian oil.Why it mattersThe US government uses sanctions to pressure Russia and Iran over geopolitical conflicts and security threats. This specific bi