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Two Democrats cross aisle to help tee up final vote on Russia sanctions bill

The United States House of Representatives has advanced a Russia sanctions bill that seeks up to 100 percent tariffs on India and other nations. The legislation faces divisions among House Democrats, though two Democrats crossed the aisle to help tee up the final vote. Lawmakers continue to spar over the measure, which is backed by the late senator Graham and would grant sweeping tariff powers. The bill is now set for a final vote in the chamber.

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  • ✓ The U.S. House advanced a Russia sanctions bill that is set for a final vote.
  • ✓ Two Democrats crossed the aisle to help tee up the final vote on the bill.
  • ✓ The legislation seeks up to 100 percent tariffs on India and other countries.
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Two Democrats crossed the aisle to help advance the Russia sanctions bill toward a final vote.

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  1. US House Advances Russia Sanctions Bill

    The United States House of Representatives has advanced a Russia sanctions bill that seeks up to 100 percent tariffs on India and other nations. The legislation faces divisions among House Democrats, though two Democrats crossed the aisle to help tee up the final vote. Lawmakers continue to spar over the measure, which is backed by the late senator Graham and would grant sweeping tariff powers. The bill is now set for a final vote in the chamber.

    Why it matters

    This legislation connects trade policy with foreign policy by targeting countries purchasing Russian energy. Debates over the bill highlight fractures within the Democratic party regarding the scope of executive tariff powers. Supporters argue the measures are necessary to apply economic pressure.

    What is confirmed

    • The U.S. House advanced a Russia sanctions bill that is set for a final vote.
    • Two Democrats crossed the aisle to help tee up the final vote on the bill.
    • The legislation seeks up to 100 percent tariffs on India and other countries.

    Still unconfirmed

    • House Democrats face internal divisions specifically regarding the Russian sanctions bill.

    What to watch next

    • The final vote on the Russia sanctions bill in the U.S. House.
    Sources used for this update (8)
    1. The Hill — Two Democrats cross aisle to help tee up final vote on Russia sanctions bill
    2. The Atlantic — Congress Might Be About to Hand Trump Sweeping Tariff Powers
    3. The Hindu — U.S. House advances Russia sanctions Bill that seeks 100% tariffs on India, others; set for final vote
    4. Axios — House Democrats face divisions on Russian sanctions bill
    5. washingtonpost.com — Opinion | Democrats, don’t forget: These new sanctions could save lives
    6. The Guardian — US lawmakers spar over bill giving Trump more power to sanction Russia
    7. dw.com — India could face up to 100% US tariffs over Russian oil
    8. Reuters — US House takes up Russia sanctions bill backed by late senator Graham
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