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Senate overwhelmingly votes to advance Russia sanctions package inspired by late Sen. Lindsey Graham

The legislation easily cleared a procedural vote — the first of several hurdles before it can become law — with bipartisan support in an 86-12 vote. Eleven Democrats and one Republican, Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul, voted against the legislation.

The Ukrainian president watched in the Senate chamber as lawmakers cast their votes.

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