A joint resolution terminating the national emergency declared to impose global tariffs.
Congress Moves to Block Global Tariffs by Ending National Emergency Declaration
Stalled
No legislative action in over 90 days.
↔Companion bill: Rep. Meeks Bill to End Trump's Global Tariff Emergency Powers Under House ReviewLegislative Progress
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.
Impact Analysis
Personal Impact
Life & Work
Small businesses that rely on imported goods (materials, components, products for resale) would benefit from the removal of tariffs that raised their costs. However, small manufacturers that compete with imported goods could lose the price advantage the tariffs gave them against foreign competitors. The net effect depends heavily on whether a given business is an importer or a domestic producer.
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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.
Motion by Senator Thune to reconsider the vote by which S.J. Res. 49 failed of passage (Record Vote No. 225) made in Senate.
Failed of passage in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 49 - 49. Record Vote Number: 225.
Failed of passage/not agreed to in Senate: Failed of passage in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 49 - 49. Record Vote Number: 225.
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S2683, S2687-2695, S2683)
Vote Results
2 votesOn the Joint Resolution
On the Motion to Table
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A joint resolution terminating the national emergency declared to impose global tariffs.
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