US House of Representatives to vote on sanctions against Russia: where to watch

The US House of Representatives is set to vote on a sweeping package of sanctions against Russia on Wednesday, September 16. The vote is expected to take place at approximately 10:45 p.m. Kyiv time.

This is Lindsey Graham’s bill on sanctions against Russia and Iran, which provides for increased economic pressure on Moscow.

The document, in particular, concerns Russia’s energy and defense sectors, a shadow navy, and sanctions evasion. It also allows the US president to impose high tariffs on countries that continue to buy Russian energy.

You can follow the House of Representatives session and the vote itself live on the official website of the US House of Representatives . The session will also be broadcast by the Office of the Clerk.

Another option is C-SPAN , which broadcasts live sessions and debates in the US Congress.

The exact time of the vote may change depending on the progress of the meeting and the duration of the debate.

It was previously reported that a bipartisan bill to strengthen sanctions against Russia, developed by Senator Lindsey Graham, has already received the support of 61 US senators.