US Senate passes Graham bill on sanctions against Russia and Iran

The US Senate has voted in favour of a bill enabling sanctions to be imposed on Russia and Iran. US President Donald Trump has indicated he is prepared to sign the bill, which was co-sponsored by the late Senator Lindsey Graham.

Source: live broadcasts of the Senate proceedings, as reported by European Pravda

Details: After debating the "Graham bill" and considering a number of amendments, the senators put the legislation to a final vote, approving it by 86 votes to 11.

Earlier, senators rejected a potentially fatal amendment proposed by Rand Paul that could have derailed the bill. The amendment was defeated by 64 votes to 32.

Background:

• Earlier, the Senate revealed details of the updated version of the bill.
• CNN reported last month, citing a White House official, that President Donald Trump would support the bipartisan Russia sanctions bill introduced by the late Senator Lindsey Graham.

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