Sanctions Showdown: What the Russia and Iran Bill Reveals About Partisan Politics in Washington The recent passage of the Russia and Iran sanctions bill, championed by Sen.
Lindsey Graham, has sparked intense debate within both parties on Capitol Hill.
The 262 159 vote tally may have been a foregone conclusion for some, but seven Republicans' defection from their party's traditional hawkish stance on Russia reveals a more nuanced story about the state of American politics.