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The Lone Republican Who Voted Against Advancing Bill to Put Tougher Sanctions on Russia

Republican Senators Ron Johnson of Wisconsin and Rand Paul of Kentucky are seated during a hearing in Washington, D.C. on July 29, 2026. —Al Drago––Getty ImagesThe Senate opted to advance a sweeping Russia sanctions bill backed by the late Republican Senator Lindsey Graham, but amid the bipartisan support there was one notable “nay” from a GOP lawmaker.Named in honor of Graham, who died unexpectedly earlier this month, the bill advanced by a 86-12 vote late Tuesday, with Sen. Rand Paul of Kentucky the only Republican to vote against it. Paul, who has previously raised issues with former versio...