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Senate advances sweeping Russia-Iran sanctions bill 86-12

Political Guyentist · July 28, 20261 min read

ABC NEWS

A final Senate vote comes next; the House is out until Aug. 31, delaying any trip to President Trump’s desk.

The 12 senators who voted no

Democrats (10, alphabetical by last name)

Other no votes

Why Ossoff voted no

Ossoff’s office said he supports Ukraine’s defense but opposed giving President Trump broad new tariff authority, arguing Trump has used tariffs “recklessly and destructively.”

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How the sanctions bill advanced
How the sanctions bill advancedThe Senate invoked cloture 86 to 12, clearing the 60-vote threshold by 26 votes. Democrats cast 10 of the 12 no votes.A landslide vote—with opposition mostly from DemocratsCloture cleared the usual 60-vote hurdle by 26 votes; Democrats cast 10 of 12 no votes.FULL SENATE VOTE86 yes12 no60 needed26 above020406080100Senate seats2 not voting*WHO VOTED NO10 Democrats1 R1 IAll 12 no votes • Democrats supplied 83% of the opposition*Inferred because the reported tally totals 98. Senate roll call 212; affiliations: ABC News.

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