In his remarks, Ukrainian President Zelensky said that US Senator Lindsey Graham and his friends, senators and representatives, had invested a great deal of support in the relevant bill, but unfortunately the bill is not currently working, and he expressed hope that other American politicians would continue to support the bill.
According to X account @clashreport, U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright said the Trump administration has not repealed the sanctions proposed by Lindsey Graham, but has temporarily suspended their enforcement. The statement has drawn outside attention to the direction of the Trump administration's sanctions policy.
The U.S. House of Representatives is expected to vote on September 17 on a bill that expands sanctions against Russia, extends sanctions against Iran, and grants Trump new tariff powers. The bill already passed the Senate on August 7 by 86 votes to 11. Within 30 days of taking effect, the president will impose asset freezes and visa bans on Russian officials and tariffs of up to 500% on Russian goods.
The Senate and House of Representatives passed the Graham sanctions bill against Russia and Iran by an overwhelming majority. The bill stipulates that if any country dares to be the top buyer of Russian energy, the United States will impose secondary tariffs of up to 100% on its goods exported to the US, specifically naming China and India.
The U.S. Senate passed a procedural vote on the Lindsey Graham Russia sanctions bill with 86 votes in favor and 12 against.
U.S. political leaders and leaders from many countries gathered in Washington, attending memorial services for the late Senator Lindsey Graham at the U.S. Capitol and at the Washington National Cathedral.
The governor of South Carolina appointed Darin Graham Nodon to succeed his late brother Lindsey Graham; Nodon was sworn in in the Senate and will serve out the remainder of the term.
South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster appointed Graham's sister to serve as interim senator, filling the remainder of the term until early January 2027.
President Trump and Vice President Vance paid tribute to Lindsey Graham in posts, calling him a patriot, a great statesman, and an influential lawmaker.
U.S. Republican Senator Lindsey Graham died of a sudden illness at the age of 71. Leaders of the United States and several other countries, as well as Taiwan, subsequently issued condolences.
South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster announced that Graham's sister will fill the Senate seat left vacant by his death.
Lindsey Graham memorial events are scheduled to be held in Washington on July 28, and in Columbia, South Carolina, and Pickens County on July 29.
The governor of South Carolina appointed Darlene Graham to temporarily succeed her brother Lindsey Graham, completing the remainder of his term in the U.S. Senate.
Graham prevailed in the Republican primary in June 2026 and had planned to begin a fifth term in the Senate.