House passes Russia sanctions, sending bill named for Lindsey Graham to Trump's desk

Congress is sending a Russia sanctions bill to President Trump's desk after the package cleared the House on Wednesday. The legislation, which passed 262 to 159, split lawmakers in both parties.

The package is intended to put pressure on the Russian economy with the aim of forcing President Vladimir Putin to end his war in Ukraine. Thousands of civilians have been killed since Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022.

The sanctions target Russian officials, companies and financial institutions helping fuel the war.

"This is a moral issue that requires moral courage," said Rep. Michael McCaul, R-Texas. "I want us to be able to say that we did everything possible to end this war. That we understood the threat. That we had the courage to do what was right — to cripple the Russian war machine and turn the tide toward peace."