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Congress·In Progress·S.J.Res. 49

Congress Moves to Block Global Tariffs by Ending National Emergency Declaration

A joint resolution terminating the national emergency declared to impose global tariffs.

11 months ago·View on Congress.gov
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Stalled

No legislative action in over 90 days.

↔Companion bill: Rep. Meeks Bill to End Trump's Global Tariff Emergency Powers Under House Review

Legislative Progress

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Key Points

  • This resolution aims to stop a national emergency declared on April 2, 2025. That emergency was used as the legal basis for the government to put new taxes, known as tariffs, on products imported from all over the world.
  • If passed, the bill would take away the special powers used to create these tariffs. This would likely lower the cost of many imported items for American families, but it could also affect jobs in U.S. industries that the tariffs were meant to protect.
  • A bipartisan group of senators introduced the bill because they believe the "emergency" powers are being used incorrectly for trade issues. They want Congress to have more control over how the country handles taxes on foreign goods.
  • The policy would go into effect immediately after being signed. It specifically cancels Executive Order 14257, which is the document the President used to start the tariff program.
Economy FinanceTaxesLabor Employment

Impact Analysis

Personal Impact

Scores: 1 = low, 5 = highSentiment: -5 to +5 (net benefit)

Milestones

2 milestones8 actions
Apr 30, 2025Senate

Motion to table the motion to reconsider the vote by which S.J. Res. 49 failed of passage (Record Vote No. 225) agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 49. Record Vote Number: 226.

Apr 30, 2025Senate

Motion by Senator Thune to reconsider the vote by which S.J. Res. 49 failed of passage (Record Vote No. 225) made in Senate.

Apr 30, 2025Senate

Failed of passage in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 49 - 49. Record Vote Number: 225.

Apr 30, 2025

Failed of passage/not agreed to in Senate: Failed of passage in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 49 - 49. Record Vote Number: 225.

Apr 30, 2025Senate

Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S2683, S2687-2695, S2683)

Vote Results

2 votes
SenateJoint Resolution DefeatedApr 30, 2025

On the Joint Resolution

49
49
Democrat
44 – 0 · 1
Republican
3 – 49 · 1
Independent
2 – 0
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SenatePassedProceduralApr 30, 2025

On the Motion to Table

49
49
Democrat
0 – 44 · 1
Republican
49 – 3 · 1
Independent
0 – 2
View full roll call

Related Bills

2 bills
H.J.Res. 150Identical bill

Terminating the national emergency declared to impose global tariffs.

Feb 17 — Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

S.J.Res. 88Identical bill

A joint resolution terminating the national emergency declared to impose global tariffs.

Oct 31 — Held at the desk.

Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

A joint resolution terminating the national emergency declared to impose global tariffs.

Bill NumberSJRES 49
Congress119th Congress
ChamberSenate
Latest ActionMotion to table the motion to reconsider the vote by which S.J. Res. 49 failed of passage (Record Vote No. 225) agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 49. Record Vote Number: 226.

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Cosponsors

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D: 5R: 1

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