Rep. Ilhan Omar (Minn.) was the only Democrat to vote against a bill that passed the House Thursday that would provide new military assistance to Ukraine and impose sanctions on Russia, breaking with her party as it delivered a bipartisan blow to President Trump’s foreign policy.

“I have always, and will continue, to stand with the Ukrainian people and unequivocally condemn [Russian President Vladimir] Putin’s illegal and brutal invasion,” Omar said in a statement after the vote.

The lawmaker said she opposed the legislation because of its “inclusion of broad economic sanctions,” arguing such sanctions are counterproductive and often fail to achieve their goals while simultaneously causing civilians to suffer.

“Opposing Russian aggression does not require us to support policies that punish ordinary civilians who did not ask for this war,” she said. “I remain committed to supporting diplomacy, peace, and justice for the Ukrainian people affected by this horrific conflict. But I could not in good conscience support legislation that wages economic warfare on innocent civilians.”

The Ukraine Support Act, introduced by Rep. Gregory Meeks (D-N.Y.), authorizes $1.3 billion in funding for military aid — including foreign military financing loans to purchase weaponry — to Ukraine and implements new sanctions on Russia amid a four-year war between the two nations.

It also offers U.S. support for reconstruction efforts in Ukraine and adds additional security measures for Baltic countries.

Republicans previously blocked the bill from reaching the floor when it was first introduced in 2025 under Trump’s direction. He has argued too much U.S. money has been spent on Ukraine and has made a series of diplomatic attempts to convince Putin to stop his war.

Despite pushback from House GOP leadership, a bipartisan group of 218 lawmakers signed a discharge petition launched by Meeks, the top Democrat on the Foreign Affairs Committee, forcing it to the floor.

Eighteen Republicans and Independent Rep. Kevin Kiley (Calif.) joined Democrats to pass the bill in a 226 to 195 vote.

The bill now faces its next hurdle in the Republican-controlled Senate.

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