GOP rebels rebuke Trump tariffs, blocking ban on snap repeal votes [View all]

Source: The Hill

A few GOP rebels on Tuesday issued a stunning rebuke of President Trump’s tariff regime, joining with Democrats to vote down legislation that would have banned members’ ability to call snap votes to repeal the tariffs.

The rule failing to pass paves the way for Democrats to proceed with their plans to force a vote on a resolution repealing Trump’s national emergency declaration for tariffs on Canada. Rep. Gregory Meeks (D-N.Y.), chair of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, is expected to force a vote on his resolution that would repeal tariffs on Canada as soon as Wednesday.

“Article I of the Constitution places authority over taxes and tariffs with Congress for a reason, but for too long, we have handed that authority to the executive branch. It’s time for Congress to reclaim that responsibility. I also oppose using the rules votes to legislate. I want the debate and the right to vote on tariffs.”

Read more: https://thehill.com/homenews/house/5732632-gop-rebuke-trump-tariffs/