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Senate to vote on Russia sanctions package with Iran additions

The United States Senate is preparing to vote on a sanctions package targeting Russia, with a potential vote scheduled for next week. This legislation, which has broad bipartisan support, also includes provisions for sanctions against Iran, a last-minute addition requested by President Trump. The bill aims to support Ukraine and marks a rare moment of legislative cooperation in the Senate. AI

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Senate to vote on Russia sanctions package with Iran additions

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  1. Axios Technology TIER_1 English(EN) · Stef W. Kight ·

    Senate preparing to vote on Russia sanctions next week

    <p>Democrats are indicating to their Republican counterparts that they are prepared to vote as early as next week on a <a href="https://www.axios.com/2026/07/14/lindsey-graham-russia-sanctions-senate-republicans" target="_blank">Russia sanctions package</a> that includes an 11th-…