Bipartisan Senate Unites to Punish Russia Over Ukraine Invasion In a resounding display of unity, the US Senate has passed a landmark bill aimed at imposing sanctions on Russia and countries that continue to purchase its petroleum exports, following the tragic death of its driving force, Senator Lindsey Graham. The Lindsey O Graham Sanctioning Russia Act, renamed in tribute to the late senator's tireless efforts, was approved by an overwhelming 86-11 vote, with only 11 senators opposing the measure. Despite the bipartisan support, not all Democrats and Republicans were on board, with Rand Paul of Kentucky and 10 Democrats joining the lone Republican opposition. With this historic vote, the bill will now head to the House of Representatives, where lawmakers will consider the next steps in this critical legislation.
Late senator spent final days of his life working to advance bill that will now head to the House after 86-11 Senate voteBy a large, bipartisan margin, the US Senate on Friday approved a bill intended to punish Russia and countries that buy its petroleum exports over the invasion of Ukraine, capping a legislative push that was spurred by the death of its champion, the Republican senator Lindsey Graham.The measure, renamed the Lindsey O Graham Sanctioning Russia Act in honor of the late senator’s work on the issue, was approved by an 86-11 vote. Rand Paul of Kentucky was the sole Republican to oppose the legislation, together with 10 Democrats. Continue reading...
