Graham has a good bill on Russia. Why don't these senators support it?
The Senate, recently passive regarding its prerogatives and deferential regarding presidential assertiveness, might insert itself into policymaking concerning Ukraine. And the Senate — hopefully with the House concurring — might do so where presidents are most protective of their ability to act unilaterally: foreign affairs. The Senate's contemplated action has been 'coordinated' with the current president, who is a notably aggressive assertor of executive prerogatives.
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