CONGRESS FOR VOTERS

Senate Roll Call 224

119th Congress · Session 2 · August 7, 2026

The vote on whether to pass the bill

This is the real decision in this chamber. Passing here sends the bill to the other chamber, which must pass it too before it can go to the President.

What was being voted on

119-HR-5334 — Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026

This bill aims to crack down on the Russian Federation through heavy economic sanctions, investment bans, and increased import duties. It also targets foreign countries and financial institutions that help Russia bypass these sanctions or buy its oil and natural gas. Additionally, the legislation extends the Iran Sanctions Act of 1996 through the year 2031. Finally, it expands a tax deduction for out-of-pocket expenses to include early-childhood educators alongside K-12 teachers.

The Senate recorded this as
On Passage of the Bill H.R. 5334
An act to impose sanctions and other measures with respect to the Russian Federation, as championed by the late Senator Lindsey O. Graham, and for other purposes.
Result: Bill Passed
Needed three-fifths (60 of 100 senators), the bar for ending debate.
Yea: 86Nay: 11Not Voting: 3100 members
PartyYeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat D36900
Independent I1100
Republican R49103
Official record
How each member voted (100)
86 yea, 11 nay, 3 not voting