https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/house-democrats-face-divisions-on-russian-sanctions-billContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/house-democrats-face-divisions-on-russian-sanctions-billhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/house-democrats-face-divisions-on-russian-sanctions-bill#u72688Thu, 17 Sep 2026 11:01:19 +0000The US House of Representatives passed a sweeping Russia sanctions bill by a vote of 262 to 159, sending the legislation to President Donald Trump. While the Senate previously approved the measure by an overwhelming margin, most House Democrats opposed the legislation due to concerns regarding presidential authority. Two Democrats crossed the aisle to help tee up the final vote. The official title of the legislation is the Lindsey O Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026. The legislation increases pressure on Moscow while sharpening Washington divisions over Ukraine policy and tariff p