House Rejects GOP Plan to Stall Trump Tariff Vote

The House said no to a Republican move that would have slowed any decision on ending President Trump’s tariffs. Three members of the GOP—Thomas Massie, Don Bacon and Kevin Kiley—voted with Democrats to stop the plan. Their action opened a path for lawmakers to push through a vote that could cancel tariffs Trump put in place over a year ago. The Republicans wanted to use a trick that changes the length of a “legislative day. ” By doing so, they could stretch a decision over months and keep the vote from happening. Normally, the House must decide on tariff changes within 15 days. Speaker Mike Johnson tried to sneak in a clause that would keep the tariff vote on hold until after July 31.He spent most of Tuesday urging his colleagues to support the move, even speaking for almost an hour on the floor. But Massie, Bacon and Kiley chose a different path. Their vote shows that not all Republicans are happy with the party’s handling of trade policy. It also signals a shift in how the House will address tariffs, which many voters dislike. With the procedural block removed, Democrats can now move forward and force a quick decision on whether to lift or keep the tariffs. The outcome will affect trade relationships with several countries and could alter the course of the ongoing global trade debate.