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Former Arizona Sen. Jon Kyl, Key Water Policy Figure, Dies At 84
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Former Arizona Sen. Jon Kyl, 84, died Wednesday night, Sept. 16, 2026, from a neurological disorder, his longtime family friend Gordon James said. PBS
Senate Advances Protect College Sports Act With 74-24 Cloture Vote
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The Senate advanced the Protect College Sports Act with a 74-24 cloture vote, pushing the measure closer to final passage. PBS News
Congress Sends Lindsey Graham Russia-Iran Sanctions And Tariff Bill To Trump
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The House passed the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 by a 262-159 vote and sent the package to President Trump's desk. CBS News
Trump-Backed Clarity Act Fails Senate Cloture Vote As Democrats Unite Over Ethics Concerns
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The Senate failed to invoke cloture on the Trump-backed Clarity Act on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, losing 49-50 and falling 11 votes short of the 60 needed to advance. CBS News
McConnell Returns To Senate For First Vote Since June Injury
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Sen. Mitch McConnell returned to the Senate at the Capitol on Monday and cast his first vote since a June hospitalization, supporting Matthew Byrne's nomination for a federal judgeship. Axios

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