A bipartisan Russia sanctions bill approved by the Senate is stalling in the House, where Democratic opposition and Republican leadership’s lack of immediate action have delayed its progress. With Speaker Mike Johnson showing no plans to advance the measure in the early days of the new session, the legislation’s future remains uncertain. The bill, named in honor of the late Senator Lindsey Graham, now faces a critical test in the lower chamber amid divided priorities. Lawmakers and observers will be watching closely to see whether momentum can be rebuilt before the window for action narrows.
The Senate-passed Russia sanctions bill honoring the late Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) has quickly run into roadblocks in the House, facing opposition from Democrats and little urgency from GOP leaders. Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) hasn’t signaled any intention to bring the bill to the floor in the lower chamber's first few days back from recess,...
