86 senators vote to move forward with Graham Russia sanctions bill

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky meets with U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham in 2024. Photo: Ukrainian Presidency/Anadolu via Getty Images

In a massive show of bipartisanship, 86 senators voted to move forward with a Russia and Iran sanctions bill championed by the late Sen. Lindsey Graham.

Why it matters: The vote came hours after senators gathered to honor Graham's memory, and immediately following a closed-door meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.

86 senators vote to move forward with Graham Russia sanctions bill

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