Senate votes to ratify Finland's and Sweden's membership in NATO
The two European countries are seeking to join the alliance, which would end their long-standing military neutrality, in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
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The Senate passed a resolution Wednesday ratifying Finland's and Sweden's applications to join NATO as the Western military alliance seeks to strengthen its resolve against the threat posed by Russia.
The measure was approved in a 95-1 vote that required support from at least two-thirds of senators present. Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., cast the only vote against ratification.