Russia Sanctions
31 statements about Russia Sanctions from 27 members since Jan 3, 2025.
Statements about Russia Sanctions, last 12 weeks
DemRep● = 1 statement
Statements per week mentioning Russia Sanctions, all members, split by party. Democrats stacked first, Republicans after, four to a row. Hover a dot for the member and headline; click a dot to search for that headline. Click a week to set the dates below. Aug 17, 2026 – Nov 6, 2026.
Most active on Russia Sanctions · Aug 17 – Nov 6
- 1DJohn B. LarsonCT-011
- 2DRichard BlumenthalCT1
- 3DJahana HayesCT-051
- 4DChrissy HoulahanPA-061
- 5DRobert C. "Bobby" ScottVA-031
- 6RAnn WagnerMO-021
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19 statements
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Criticized President Trump for considering easing sanctions on Russia.
“We will keep fighting for military assistance for Ukraine and real sanctions that no president can waive away as a favor.”
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Celebrated final passage of sanctions bill holding Russian oil and gas purchasers accountable.
“Today is a historic triumph for democracy— ours and Ukraine’s— showing that America can still muster bipartisan unity in the fight for freedom. I am overwhelmed with gratitude”
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CT House Delegation Statement On Russia Sanctions Bill
Voted against Russia and Iran sanctions bill citing weakened enforcement.
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Statement on voting YES on Senate Amendments to H.R. 5334
Voted to sanction Russia through Senate amendments to support Ukraine.
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Scott: Congress Should Support Ukraine Without Expanding Trump’s Tariff Powers
Opposed the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia Act, citing concerns about expanding Trump's tariff powers.
“I strongly support Ukraine and efforts to hold Vladimir Putin accountable for his brutal war. I stand with the Ukrainian people and have repeatedly voted to support Ukraine.”
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Urged White House to immediately impose sanctions on Russia without waiting for new congressional authority.
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Introduced bipartisan bill to sanction Russia and Iran for supporting war and weapons funding.
“Dictator Vladimir Putin’s illegal invasion of Ukraine is failing—Ukraine is battering Russian war infrastructure and the Kremlin is losing tens of thousands of troops each month. Now is the time to intensify pressure on Putin through crippling sanctions while surging support for our Ukrainian allies”
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Introduced bipartisan bill to sanction Russia and Iran for war funding and weapons development.
“I look forward to working with my colleagues to reach agreement and pass robust and bipartisan sanctions legislation. We must send the strongest possible message of American support as Ukraine defends democracy against despotism.”
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Hoyer, McCaul, Colleagues Introduce the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026
Introduced bipartisan bill to sanction Russia and Iran for supporting war and weapons funding.
“Democracy is presently under threat from despotism, and Congress must act to defend democracy and help Ukraine defeat Vladimir Putin’s effort to extinguish its liberty and sovereignty.”
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U.S. Senator Tina Smith Votes to Impose Harsh Sanctions on Russia for Invasion of Ukraine
Voted to impose sanctions on Russia for invasion of Ukraine.
“The United States must stand up for democracy and against Putin’s invasion of Ukraine. The sanctions we passed today are a powerful tool to cut off the funding for Russia’s war machine, even though the President should have imposed them himself much earlier.”
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Senator Blumenthal: Week in Review 7/31/2026-8/7/2026
Celebrated Senate passage of Russia and Iran sanctions bill holding oil and gas purchasers accountable.
“Today, President Zelenskyy is watching from Ukraine. And Putin is watching from Moscow. I would like to think that Lindsey Graham is watching, too. And I know how proud he would be of his sister today, who has taken his place on the Floor and has been such a profoundly strong and effective advocate for this bill.”
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Criticized Senate Russia sanctions bill for broad presidential waiver authority and tariff powers.
“Though the Paul-Wyden amendment to strike the dangerous tariff authorities failed, the vote total demonstrates that continued refinement of the Sanctioning Russia Act is imperative before it can be sent to the president’s desk.”
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Kelly Statement on Senate Passage of Bipartisan Russia Sanctions Legislation
Praised Senate passage of bipartisan Russia sanctions legislation strengthening penalties on Putin's war financing.
“I’ve been to Ukraine four times since this war began and have seen firsthand what’s at stake. This vote demonstrated that the United States will continue to stand with Ukraine and hold Russia accountable.”
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Secured agreement limiting Trump's tariff authority in Russia and Iran sanctions legislation.
“If you give him an inch, he will take a mile. We don’t have to imagine. We are seeing it in real time, and everyday people, as a result of that, are struggling—struggling to buy groceries, struggling to buy gas, struggling to buy their kids back-to-school supplies.”
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Kaine Statement on Senate Passage of Russia Sanctions Bill
Praised Senate passage of comprehensive Russia sanctions legislation he cosponsored.
“I was in Ukraine last month for the second time since Putin’s brutal full-scale invasion, and it was clear that the Ukrainian people’s resilience and patriotism are unwavering, and they are demonstrating real expertise on the battlefield.”
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Heinrich Votes to Sanction Russia
Secured Senate passage of bipartisan bill imposing sanctions on Russia for Ukraine war.
“With this bill, we are sending a clear message to Vladimir Putin: You reap what you sow. End this war, work to achieve lasting peace with Ukraine, or face the consequences. The United States must continue to stand with Ukraine as it defends its freedom, its people, and the democratic values we share.”
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STATEMENT: Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester Releases Statement on Russia Sanctions Vote
Opposed Russia sanctions bill due to excessive tariff authority expansion.
“American families are suffering enough in this economy. With them in mind and without proper guardrails on the president’s tariff authority clearly enshrined in the bill, I voted no.”
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Celebrated Senate passage of Russia and Iran sanctions bill holding oil and gas purchasers accountable.
“Today, President Zelenskyy is watching from Ukraine. And Putin is watching from Moscow. I would like to think that Lindsey Graham is watching, too. And I know how proud he would be of his sister today, who has taken his place on the Floor and has been such a profoundly strong and effective advocate for this bill.”
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Bennet Statement on Senate Passage of Russia Sanctions Legislation
Voted to pass Russia and Iran sanctions legislation targeting Putin's inner circle and defense industry.
“This vote could not have come soon enough. Ukraine is seizing the momentum on the battlefield and increasingly taking the fight to Moscow.”
Sources: members’ press releases from their official websites (since the 119th Congress began (Jan 3, 2025)) and the Congressional Record (since Aug 2026). Statements are tagged to Russia Sanctions by AI reading of the full text. Quotes are shown only when they match the archived source text word for word.