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Tom Cotton
@tomcotton· Republican · AR· Aug 8, 2026

Lindsey knew that strength produces peace and prosperity, and he believed the United States is the greatest force for freedom that mankind has ever known.

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Tim Kaine
@timkaine· Democratic · VA· Aug 8, 2026

It’s already law that most noncitizens are not eligible for public benefits. Yet the Trump-Vance Administration, hellbent on terrorizing immigrants, is now trying to hurt their U.S. citizen children and family members.

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Mazie K. Hirono
@maziekhirono· HI· Aug 8, 2026

This leaves the United States unacceptably vulnerable to aggression from near-peer adversaries like China.

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Mazie K. Hirono
@maziekhirono· HI· Aug 8, 2026

I write to express my deep and continuing concern regarding the state of the United States military’s critical munitions inventory.

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Todd Young
@toddyoung· Republican · IN· Aug 8, 2026

Without an industrious, innovative, and self-sustaining domestic biotechnology sector, the United States will remain at risk—both of relying on China for new, life-saving therapies and basic drugs, and of being unprepared for the next…

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Todd Young
@toddyoung· Republican · IN· Aug 8, 2026

I supported this legislation because the stakes are too high to stand still, and I will continue advocating for a transparent, disciplined approach to implementing these authorities.

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Todd Young
@toddyoung· Republican · IN· Aug 8, 2026

But it does require transparency, discipline, and a clear strategy to ensure any costs borne by Americans are tied to well-defined national security objectives.

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Todd Young
@toddyoung· Republican · IN· Aug 8, 2026

Failing to confront Russia’s aggression carries costs of its own—for our national security, global stability, and our economy—and those costs will only grow if we allow that aggression to continue unchecked.

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Todd Young
@toddyoung· Republican · IN· Aug 8, 2026

Russia’s aggression cannot continue without consequences, and those helping sustain Putin’s war machine should face meaningful costs.

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Deb Fischer
@debfischer· NE· Aug 8, 2026

Senator Graham was relentless in his quest to hold Vladimir Putin accountable for his unprovoked invasion of Ukraine.

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Joni Ernst
@joniernst· Republican · IA· Aug 8, 2026

While today’s vote is a setback, I remain committed to working with my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to ensure states are treated fairly as we strengthen accountability in SNAP, find a long-term fix to the harmful effects of…

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Joni Ernst
@joniernst· Republican · IA· Aug 8, 2026

I’m proud we advanced this commonsense legislation and look forward to getting it across the finish line in the Senate.

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Joni Ernst
@joniernst· Republican · IA· Aug 8, 2026

All Americans deserve timely, accurate, and efficient mail service, and this bill provides a clear solution by establishing unique ZIP codes for 83 affected communities.

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Joni Ernst
@joniernst· Republican · IA· Aug 8, 2026

This vote brings residents of Urbandale and communities across the country one step closer to ending years of delayed and misdirected mail caused by ZIP code boundary disputes.

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Joni Ernst
@joniernst· Republican · IA· Aug 8, 2026

When Iowans send their hard-earned tax dollars to Washington, they deserve to know exactly where every cent goes and why.

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Shelley Moore Capito
@shelleymoorecapito· Republican · WV· Aug 8, 2026

I am proud to support this effort to strengthen America’s leadership and national security, and honor the legacy of our dear friend and colleague, U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham.

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Shelley Moore Capito
@shelleymoorecapito· Republican · WV· Aug 8, 2026

Additionally, it will extend expiring sanctions against Iranian energy and nuclear development programs.

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Shelley Moore Capito
@shelleymoorecapito· Republican · WV· Aug 8, 2026

These sanctions will help restrict the financial flows backing Putin’s unjust war by imposing consequences on countries that continue to purchase Russian oil and gas.

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Shelley Moore Capito
@shelleymoorecapito· Republican · WV· Aug 8, 2026

The Senate’s passage of this legislation sends a strong message that the United States remains committed to holding Russia and its enablers accountable, and cutting off resources to the rogue regime in Iran

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Kevin Cramer
@kevincramer· Republican · ND· Aug 8, 2026

A secure nation requires secure borders, but the threats differ from North to South.

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Maggie Hassan
@maggiehassan· Democratic · NH· Aug 8, 2026

As threats at our Northern border continue to evolve, the federal government’s strategy must keep pace.

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Gary Peters
@garypeters· Democratic · MI· Aug 8, 2026

I was proud to secure this funding to help improve these vital corridors in Metro Detroit to better support the residents and businesses who rely on them each and every day.

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Ed Markey
@edmarkey· Democratic · MA· Aug 8, 2026

I will fight to extend these same protections to TPS holders from Syria, Venezuela, El Salvador, Ukraine, Sudan, and every other community that has been forced to seek safety in the United States.

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Ed Markey
@edmarkey· Democratic · MA· Aug 8, 2026

ICE claimed that a ‘statistical reporting hold’ blocked it from identifying the number of individuals processed at the field office in 2025 who committed violent crimes.

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