CONGRESS FOR VOTERS

Senate Roll Call 223

119th Congress · Session 2 · August 7, 2026

A vote on a proposed change to the bill

A vote on one change, not on the bill. A bill can collect dozens of these, and losing one does not stop it.

What was being voted on

119-SAMDT-6715 — To strike the provision relating to duties on countries that purchase Russian-origin crude oil or natural gas or facilitate sanctions evasion.

This amendment replaces sections 113 through 117 of a previous amendment to bill H.R. 5334. Its purpose is to establish specific rules regarding sanctions, waivers, and the process for terminating those sanctions. Key Changes and Additions Exceptions to Sanctions: It lists several areas where sanctions do not apply, including: Humanitarian aid, food, medicine, and medical devices. Intelligence and law enforcement activities. Obligations to the United Nations and the Convention on Consular Relations.

The Senate recorded this as
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6715 to S.Amdt. 6711 to H.R. 5334 (No short title on file)
To strike the provision relating to duties on countries that purchase Russian-origin crude oil or natural gas or facilitate sanctions evasion.
Result: Amendment Rejected
Needed a simple majority — more than half of those voting.
Yea: 32Nay: 64Not Voting: 4100 members
PartyYeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat D291501
Independent I1100
Republican R24803
Official record
How each member voted (100)
32 yea, 64 nay, 4 not voting