Democratic Senator Richard Blumenthal has urged the US House of Representatives to approve a Senate-passed bill that would give the president sweeping powers to impose sanctions and tariffs targeting Russia.

Democratic Sen. Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut urged the House to approve the Senate-passed Russia sanctions bill amid a "moment of extreme urgency" in the war in Ukraine.

Blumenthal urges House to pass sanctions against Russia amid Ukraine tensions. Ceasefire by December 31, 2026 at 18.5% YES.