On Wednesday, the US House of Representatives moved forward with legislation that could impose tariffs of up to 100% on India and four other nations due to their continued purchases of Russian energy. This development sets the stage for a final vote on the contentious bill scheduled for Thursday.
The death of US senator Lindsey Graham, a veteran legislator and close Trump ally, provided a filip to the bill’s prospects, with members of both Trump’s Republican Party and the opposition Democratic Party backing the legislation. House advances Russia sanctions Bill that seeks 100% tariffs on India, others; set for final vote The U.S. House of Representatives voted to advance a Bill that would authorise President Donald Trump to impose 100% tariffs on India and other countries for buying oil and gas from Russia and extend existing sanctions on Iran. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 cleared a procedural hurdle in the House of Representatives on Tuesday evening (September 15, 2026) after two Democratic lawmakers broke ranks with the party and voted in favour with the Republicans. Earlier reporting noted: The resolution to advance the Russia sanctions Bill and a slew of other legislations was approved by a 214-211 vote, shocking the House Democratic leadership. The Bill is expected to come up for a final vote in the House on Wednesday (September 16, 2026).
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However, the bill encountered significant opposition in the House.
A final vote on Thursday is widely expected to result in the passage of the Russia sanctions bill, persons aware of the matter told HT. The legislation would also allow tariffs on the five countries doing the most to help Russia evade existing sanctions. The exact tariff rate for each country would be determined by the US Trade Representative.
The bill faced opposition from members of both parties, with the vote to advance it passing by a narrow 214-211 margin. The Lindsey O Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act 2026 would give the Trump administration the authority to impose tariffs of up to 100% on the five largest purchasers of Russian oil or natural gas.
