US Senate passes Graham bill on sanctions against Russia and Iran

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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.

US Senate passes Graham bill on sanctions against Russia and Iran

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