Senate Passes Sweeping Russia Sanctions Bill Championed by Graham
Summary
The Senate overwhelmingly passed a bipartisan bill imposing new sanctions on Russia and the top five buyers of Russian oil, along with extending sanctions on Iran, a measure championed by the late Senator Lindsey Graham.
How coverage differs
- Left: Senate overcomes delays, passes bipartisan Russia sanctions championed by Graham Left-leaning outlets highlight the Senate's overwhelming bipartisan passage of the sweeping Russia sanctions bill, emphasizing its connection to the late Senator Lindsey Graham. They frame the legislation as a significant move to impose new sanctions on Russia and major buyers of its oil, while also extending sanctions on Iran.
- Center: Senate overwhelmingly passes bipartisan Russia sanctions bill, honoring Graham's push Center outlets report on the Senate's overwhelming bipartisan passage of the Russia sanctions bill, noting its championing by the late Senator Lindsey Graham. They factually describe the legislation as imposing new sanctions on Russia and its top five oil buyers, alongside extending sanctions on Iran.