U.S. Senate · August 7, 2026
Roll call 223 · 119th Congress, session 2
S.Amdt. 6715 — To strike the provision relating to duties on countries that purchase Russian-origin crude oil or natural gas or facilitate sanctions evasion.
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.
Failed
32 yes 64 no
The Senate said no · recorded as “Amendment Rejected”
Needed a simple majority — more than half of those voting.
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.
