Britt is among a bipartisan group of senators who helped negotiate an agreement to move the bill. The bill also would extend existing sanctions on Iran through 2031, targeting parts of the country’s energy and weapons industries. On the Senate floor, Britt said the legislation is closely tied to Graham’s efforts to pressure Russia and Iran before his death. Zelenskyy later watched the Senate proceedings from the gallery as lawmakers advanced the sanctions legislation. The Senate is expected to continue working through the sanctions measure as lawmakers attempt to finalize the legislation in the coming weeks.