March 28, 2025
GOP lawmakers introduce rule to block Democrats’ tariff resolutions
A Republican stopgap funding measure that could come up for a vote on Tuesday includes a rule that would block resolutions introduced by House Democrats to end President Trump’s use of emergency powers to impose tariffs on Canada and Mexico – a move Democrats claim GOP lawmakers are using to provide political cover from the duties. Rules for the funding measure passed the House Rules Committee late Monday in a party-line vote. They include a provision stating that it “Provides...
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