WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- Sen. Peter Welch issued the following press release:
U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) today voted in opposition to Republicans' Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act, which grants President Trump new authorities to impose massive tariffs on countries that 'facilitate' Russia oil sanctions evasion. The president could impose tariffs of up to 100% on nearly any country, taking this Constitutional authority out of the hands of Congress.
Senator Welch released the following statement after the vote:
"Senator Graham's dedication to ensuring the United States uses every tool possible to stop Putin's unjust war on Ukraine was unmatched. Over the past four and a half years, Senator Graham sought every avenue to...