Senator Graham spoke on the Senate floor ahead of the vote. Watch her remarks HERE. WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Darline Graham (R-South Carolina) today celebrated the Senate’s passage of the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026. The Senate approved this legislation by a vote of 86-11 with overwhelming bipartisan support. The legislation supports President Trump’s efforts to bring about a peaceful end to the Russia-Ukraine war. By increasing the President’s negotiating leverage, these sanctions and other measures will help drive Putin to the peace table. “I am pleased that the Senate has come together in a strong, bipartisan fashion to pass the Lindsey O.

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Darline Graham (R-South Carolina) today voted to advance the nomination of Todd Blanche to be the U.S. Attorney General. Blanche was reported out of the Senate Judiciary Committee by a vote of 12 to 10. “I was pleased to support President Trump’s choice for Attorney General: Todd Blanche. Mr. Blanche is a highly qualified nominee who has proven his commitment to fighting crime in his role as the Acting Attorney General. I am confident Mr. Blanche will faithfully uphold our nation’s laws and keep law abiding Americans safe. I look forward to voting to confirm Mr. Blanche on the Senate

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Darline Graham (R-South Carolina) today demonstrated her commitment to South Carolina veterans by co-sponsoring the Major Richard Star Act. This landmark legislation supports service members who were required to medically retire as a result of combat-related disabilities before reaching 20 years of service. Currently, nearly 60,000 veterans that fall under this category are ineligible to collect their total benefits. If enacted, the Major Richard Star Act would permit these American heroes to receive both their full retirement compensation as well as VA disability compensation. “The many freedoms that South Carolinians enjoy are only possible thanks to the brave patriots who