- ConsumersMay lower consumer and business import costs if emergency-based global tariffs are removed.
- Targeted stakeholdersCould reduce regulatory and compliance burdens on importers and customs processes.
- ManufacturersCould improve supply chain predictability and reduce input costs for manufacturers.
A joint resolution terminating the national emergency declared to impose global tariffs.
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: 2…
This joint resolution would terminate the national emergency declared on April 2, 2025 (Executive Order 14257) that authorized imposition of global tariffs, effective on enactment, pursuant to section 202 of the National Emergencies Act.
Narrow and implementable but politically charged reversal of executive action; procedural obstacles and potential executive opposition lower odds.
Relative to its intended legislative type, this resolution is concise and legally specific about its primary action — terminating the named national emergency under the National Emergencies Act — but it provides minimal ancillary detail.
Progressives emphasize restoring congressional authority and consumer protection.
Who stands to gain, and who may push back.
- Targeted stakeholdersRemoves executive leverage to counter unfair foreign trade practices and economic coercion.
- Targeted stakeholdersMay cause job losses in industries previously protected by emergency tariffs.
- Federal agenciesReduces federal tariff revenue collected under the emergency measures.
Why the argument around this bill splits.
Progressives emphasize restoring congressional authority and consumer protection.
Likely supportive because it checks executive emergency power and reduces broad tariff impacts on consumers and supply chains.
May nonetheless want protections for workers affected by increased foreign competition.
Cautiously favorable: supports rebalancing separation of powers but wants replacement, targeted policy, and assessment of economic impacts before termination.
Likely opposed or skeptical because terminating removes a policy tool for protecting domestic industry and national-security trade levers; some conservatives may agree if focused on limiting executive overreach.
The path through Congress.
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Still ahead
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Narrow and implementable but politically charged reversal of executive action; procedural obstacles and potential executive opposition lower odds.
- Whether the President would sign or veto the joint resolution
- Level of bipartisan support in each chamber
Recent votes on the bill.
Motion to Table Agreed to (49-49, Vice President of the United States, voted Yea)
On the Motion to Table S.J.Res. 49
Joint Resolution Defeated (49-49)
On the Joint Resolution S.J.Res. 49
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Progressives emphasize restoring congressional authority and consumer protection.
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