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HUGE NEWS: U.S. Senate Advances Russian Sanctions Bill
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- Jul 29, 2026
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Summary
The U.S. Senate voted 86–12 to advance a major sanctions bill targeting Russia and Iran.This was a cloture vote—not final passage—but the overwhelming margin shows just how much support exists in Washington for increasing pressure on Vladimir Putin.I explain how it differs from Lindsey Graham’s original 500% sanctions proposal, why several Democrats voted against it, what happens next in the House and Senate, and whether Congress could override a presidential veto.The bill would impose mandatory sanctions on Russian leaders, oligarchs, defense entities, and others supporting Putin’s war. It would also give President Trump the authority—but not the requirement—to impose tariffs of up to 100% on countries purchasing Russian or Iranian oil.President Zelensky watched the vote from the Senate gallery following meetings with senators, President Trump, and major U.S. defense manufacturers.#Ukraine #Russia #UkraineWar #RussiaSanctions #USSenate #Zelensky #Putin #Trump #Geopolitics #ProfessorGerdesFacts over noise. Context over headlines. Truth over talking points. Principle over partisanship.CHAPTERS00:00 The Senate vote changes today’s video00:31 Why the 86–12 margin matters01:40 Who voted against the bill?02:41 Why Bernie Sanders opposed it04:32 What is actually in the legislation?04:49 Why this is not the original 500% bill05:52 What happens next in Congress?06:50 Could Congress override Trump?08:02 What the sanctions could mean for Putin08:30 Zelensky’s major day in Washington09:20 Putin has lost the initiative***** To support me as as I provide Ukraine war context: *****Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ProfessorGerdesExplainsBuy Me A Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/professorgerdesPaypal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/professorgerdesYouTube Channel Membership: https://w…