U.S. Senate · July 28, 2026
Roll call 212 · 119th Congress, session 2
H.R. 5334 — Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026
A vote to end debate and allow a final vote In the Senate, debate can continue indefinitely unless 60 senators vote to end it. This vote is that attempt. It decides whether the Senate may vote on the thing at all — not whether the thing passes. A failed cloture vote usually ends the matter without anyone ever voting on its merits.
Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Agreed to
86 yes 12 no
The Senate said yes
Needed three-fifths (60 of 100 senators), the bar for ending debate.
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.
