Senate unanimously votes to suspend trade relations with Russia

The Senate on Thursday unanimously voted to suspend normal trade relations with Russia and Belarus, sending the legislation to President Biden's desk. It also voted to ban all oil imports and energy products from Russia, in an effort to further cripple Russia's economy and hold Russian President Vladimir Putin accountable for his war on Ukraine. 

Both votes were 100-0 — an unusual show of complete bipartisanship on Capitol Hill. 

The House overwhelmingly approved its versions of both bills last month. The suspension of normal trade relations will make it easier for the president to impose tariffs on Russia, further weakening its economy.