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 ReviewSmall 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.
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)
On the Joint Resolution
On the Motion to Table
The White House issued a formal veto threat against S.J. Res. 49, claiming the resolution would undermine national security and the administration's ability to address trade imbalances. The administration maintains the tariffs are necessary to combat 'unusual and extraordinary threats.'
A resolution to terminate the national emergency underpinning Trump's tariff regime failed 49-49 due to the absence of Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse. Despite support from Republicans like Susan Collins and Rand Paul, the measure fell one vote short of a simple majority.
In a 51-47 vote, the Senate approved a resolution to eliminate the national emergency declaration used for global tariffs. Four Republicans joined Democrats in the rebuke, though the measure faces a likely blockade in the House and a presidential veto.
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
A joint resolution terminating the national emergency declared to impose global tariffs.
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