U.S. SenateH.R. 5334Aug 7, 2026

Paul Amdt. No. 6715; To strike the provision relating to duties on countries that purchase Russian-origin crude oil or natural gas or facilitate sanctions evasion.

Rejected 32–64Crossed party lines

Amendment purpose (official): To strike the provision relating to duties on countries that purchase Russian-origin crude oil or natural gas or facilitate sanctions evasion.

Bill summary: Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 This bill imposes a variety of sanctions, tariffs, and prohibitions related to Russia, extends an Iran-related sanctions law, and expands a tax deduction for teacher expenses to include early childhood educators. (official summary)

Question before the chamber: On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6715

A yes vote would have adopted Amendment 6715, which would strike the provision on duties on countries that buy Russian-origin crude oil or natural gas or facilitate sanctions evasion. (AI-written)

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The tally

Yes 32 · No 64 · Not voting 4

Bar: green = yes, brown = no, striped = not voting.

Votes by party
Party	Yes	No	Not voting
Democrats	29	15	1
Republicans	2	48	3
Other or unknown party	1	1	0

Most Democrats voted yes; most Republicans voted no. 17 members voted against their party’s majority.

Voted against their party’s majority

The full roll (100)

Yes 32

No 64

Not voting 4

“Not voting” is a recorded non-vote, not a reason for the absence. Parties come from public rosters; how we count.