86 senators vote to move forward with Graham Russia sanctions bill

The United States Senate voted 86-0 on Tuesday to advance sweeping sanctions legislation targeting Russian energy revenues. The procedural vote took place in Washington, D.C., coinciding with a visit from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, who met with senators at the Capitol to discuss the ongoing conflict.

The bipartisan legislation was championed by the late Senator Lindsey Graham. The vote occurred shortly after members of the Senate gathered to honor the memory of the senator, highlighting the political significance of the bill’s advancement. In addition to the measures against Russia, the legislation also includes sanctions targeting Iran.