Centrist Democrats defy leadership for second time to force vote on Russia sanctions bill

Two Democrats cross aisle to help tee up final vote on Russia sanctions bill

The House advanced legislation on Tuesday that grants President Trump tariff authorities on countries purchasing Russian energy and extends existing sanctions on Iran, clearing a major procedural hurdle for the Russia Sanctions Act.

Sep 15, 2026

Centrist Democrats defy leadership for second time to force vote on Russia sanctions bill

Reps. Jared Golden (D-ME) and Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (D-WA) bucked Democratic leadership for the second time this month by crossing the aisle on a party-line vote. The two centrist Democrats voted to support bringing a package of bills to the floor, including the Russia sanctions bill that passed the Senate with bipartisan support in August. […]

Sep 15, 2026