Coverage dated August 2, 2022 to August 3, 2022

Senate: Yes on Finland, Sweden

Headline from Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, on the newest of 2 developments

U.S. Senators delivered overwhelming bipartisan approval to NATO membership for Finland and Sweden on Wednesday, calling expansion of the Western defensive bloc a "slam-dunk" for U.S. national security and a day of reckoning for Russian President Vladimir Putin over his invasion of Ukraine.

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Developments in this update

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  1. Senate backs Finland, Sweden for NATO 95-1, rebuking Russia

    Headline from WHEC Rochester ·

  2. Newest

    Senate: Yes on Finland, Sweden

    Headline from Arkansas Democrat-Gazette ·

Reports & sources

104 articles, oldest first.

  1. Fox News

    Senate ratifies Sweden, Finland bids to join NATO amid Russia's war on Ukraine (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    The Senate Wednesday overwhelmingly approved efforts from Scandanavian nations Sweden and Finland to join NATO, moving them closer to full membership.

  2. Insider

    Senate votes in favor of adding Finland and Sweden to NATO amid Russia's invasion of Ukraine (opens Insider)

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    Insider's feed description

    The two Nordic countries have historically been neutral or military non-aligned, but Russia's military offensive in Ukraine pushed them to join NATO.

  3. Fox News

    Italy ratifies NATO membership for Finland, Sweden (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    Italy's parliament gave its final approval ratifying Finland and Sweden in the NATO alliance. The Senate voted by a majority of 202 to 13 in favor of the bill.

  4. Berkshire Eagle

    Senate backs Finland, Sweden for NATO 95-1, rebuking Russia (opens Berkshire Eagle)

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    Berkshire Eagle's feed description

    U.S. Senators delivered an overwhelming bipartisan vote ratifying NATO membership for Finland and Sweden. Lawmakers call Wednesday's 95-1 vote to expand the Western defensive bloc a “slam-dunk” for U.S. national

  5. Madison

    Senate backs NATO bid of Finland, Sweden in rebuke to Russia (opens Madison)

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    Madison's feed description

    U.S. Senators have delivered an overwhelming bipartisan vote ratifying NATO membership for Finland and Sweden. Lawmakers call Wednesday's vote to expand the Western defensive bloc a “slam-dunk” for U.S. national

  6. St. Louis Post-Dispatch

    Senate set to vote to ratify adding Sweden, Finland to NATO (opens St. Louis Post-Dispatch)

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    St. Louis Post-Dispatch's feed description

    The Senate is set to ratify NATO membership for Finland and Sweden with a show of U.S. support in response to Russia’s war with Ukraine. Wednesday's vote is a crucial

  7. Minneapolis Star Tribune

    Senate moves to decisive vote adding Sweden, Finland to NATO (opens Minneapolis Star Tribune)

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    Minneapolis Star Tribune's feed description

    Senators moved toward what was expected to be an overwhelming, bipartisan vote Wednesday approving NATO membership for Finland and Sweden, calling expansion of the Western defensive bloc a "slam-dunk" for U.S.

  8. Washington Times

    Senate approves NATO expansion to Finland, Sweden in rebuke to Putin (opens Washington Times)

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    Washington Times's feed description

    The Senate on Wednesday voted overwhelmingly to ratify Finland and Sweden’s membership in NATO, in a show of bipartisan support for the Western alliance’s expansion spurred on by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

  9. Courthouse News Service

    Senate votes to ratify Finland, Sweden joining NATO (opens Courthouse News Service)

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    Courthouse News Service's feed description

    The two Nordic nations are aiming to join the Western alliance after decades of foreign nonalignment.

  10. CBS 19 Tyler

    Senate votes 95-1 to add Finland, Sweden to NATO, rebuking Russia (opens CBS 19 Tyler)

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    CBS 19 Tyler's feed description

    Senators invited the ambassadors of Finland and Sweden to the chamber for Wednesday's debate and vote.

  11. Washington Examiner

    Senate approves NATO membership for Sweden and Finland amid Russia threat (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Washington Examiner's feed description

    The Senate voted to ratify requests from Finland and Sweden to join the North Atlantic Treaty Organization in an effort to combat Russian aggression following the invasion of Ukraine.

  12. Los Angeles Times

    Senate set for historic vote on NATO membership for Sweden and Finland (opens Los Angeles Times)

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    Los Angeles Times's feed description

    The resolution to expand the North Atlantic Treaty Organization by adding Finland and Sweden has wide bipartisan support in Congress.

  13. New York Times

    The U.S. Senate is poised to vote to accept Sweden and Finland into NATO. (opens New York Times)

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    New York Times's feed description

    The move was expected to draw broad bipartisan support, as Republicans break from former President Donald J. Trump’s “America First” approach.

  14. Local Memphis

    US Senate moves to bipartisan vote adding Sweden, Finland to NATO (opens Local Memphis)

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    Local Memphis's feed description

    Senators invited the ambassadors of Finland and Sweden to the chamber for Wednesday's debate and vote.

  15. CNN

    Senate votes to ratify NATO membership for Sweden and Finland (opens CNN)

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    CNN's feed description

    The Senate voted on Wednesday to approve a resolution to ratify membership for Sweden and Finland in NATO, a historic vote aimed at strengthening the defense bloc amid Russia's war in Ukraine.

  16. NBC News

    Senate to vote on ratifying Finland and Sweden's membership in NATO (opens NBC News)

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    NBC News's feed description

    Finland and Sweden are seeking to join the alliance, which would end their longstanding military neutrality, in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine,

  17. CBS News

    Senate set to vote to ratify NATO membership for Sweden and Finland (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    The Senate is set to ratify NATO membership for Finland and Sweden with strong bipartisan support in response to Russia's war with Ukraine.

  18. PBS NewsHour

    WATCH LIVE: Senate to vote to ratify adding Sweden, Finland to NATO (opens PBS NewsHour)

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    PBS NewsHour's feed description

    The Senate is set to ratify NATO membership for Finland and Sweden with strong bipartisan support in response to Russia's war with Ukraine. Wednesday's vote is a crucial step toward expanding the Western military alliance.

  19. The Times of Israel

    US Senate backs Finland, Sweden for NATO membership in rebuke to Russia (opens The Times of Israel)

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    The Times of Israel's feed description

    In counter to invasion of Ukraine, senators support move 95-1 as 'a warning shot to tyrants' who think democracies are up for grabs; Trump ally Sen. Josh Hawley casts only no vote

  20. Breitbart News

    Senate Votes to Add Sweden, Finland to NATO (opens Breitbart News)

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    Breitbart News's feed description

    The Senate voted on Wednesday to admit Sweden and Finland into the North Atlantic Treatory Organization (NATO).

  21. The Guardian

    US Senate overwhelmingly approves Nato membership for Finland and Sweden (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    In 95-1 vote, body supports ‘slam-dunk for national security’ after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine

  22. Insider

    3 senators missed the vote on Sweden and Finland joining NATO — but all were in favor, leaving Josh Hawley as a lone dissenter (opens Insider)

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    Insider's feed description

    Sens. John Cornyn, Jeff Merkley, and Patrick Leahy all support Finland and Sweden joining NATO, but didn't show for the vote. They all gave reasons.

  23. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

    Senate: Yes on Finland, Sweden (opens Arkansas Democrat-Gazette)

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    Arkansas Democrat-Gazette's feed description

    U.S. Senators delivered overwhelming bipartisan approval to NATO membership for Finland and Sweden on Wednesday, calling expansion of the Western defensive bloc a "slam-dunk" for U.S. national security and a day of reckoning for Russian President Vladimir Putin over his invasion of Ukraine.

  24. Gopusa

    US Senate approves NATO membership for Sweden, Finland (opens Gopusa)

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    Gopusa's feed description

    (EFE).- The United States Senate on Wednesday overwhelmingly voted to approve North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) membership for Sweden and Finland. The upper house voted 95 in favor and one against to expand the bloc of American and European allies, with the membership bid of Sweden and Finla…

  25. Al Jazeera

    US Senate ratifies Finland and Sweden’s NATO accession (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Al Jazeera's feed description

    Senate votes 95 to 1 in favour of Finland and Sweden joining NATO, with the US the 23rd of 30 member states to approve.

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