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Senate Republicans Block Democratic Resolution To Halt Trump's Global Tariffs

The resolution failed in a 49-49 vote, largely due to the absence of two senators, including one Democrat.

International Business Times · May 1, 2025

Senate rejects resolution to stop tariffs in tie vote - Roll Call

Senate Republicans thwarted an effort by Democrats to effectively end some of the tariffs put in place by President Donald Trump.

Roll Call · May 1, 2025

100 days in, Trump’s moves to overhaul election law get pushback from courts, Democrats - Roll Call

In his first 100 days, Trump has taken executive actions related to elections and campaign spending that have been challenged in court.

Roll Call · Apr 29, 2025

It’s time for age limits for members of Congress - Roll Call

Age limits on members of Congress could attract support from both Republicans and Democrats, Nathan L. Gonzales writes.

Roll Call · Apr 22, 2025

Ken Paxton launches primary challenge to John Cornyn in Texas - Roll Call

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s decision to challenge Sen. John Cornyn sets up what’s likely to be a bitter and expensive Republican primary – and a battle for President Donald Trump’s endorsement.

Roll Call · Apr 9, 2025

GOP panic grows amid Trump tariff spin

Some Republicans are even pushing to wrest back tariff power from the president as stocks continue to crater

Salon · Apr 4, 2025

Trump finally goes all in on tariffs. Free traders on the right and left are furious

ANALYSIS: The immediate anger and fallout from Trump’s tariff plan illustrates how a poor U.S. economy could politically isolate the president, writes John Bowden

The Independent UK · Apr 3, 2025

More Republicans Challenge Trump On Tariffs As Senator Introduces Bill Requiring Congress To Approve Them

Republican Senator Chuck Grassley co-sponsored a legislation to have Congress ratify tariffs for them to continue being in effect

Latin Times · Apr 3, 2025

GOP Lawmakers Berated By Trump Defy Him Anyways and Vote With Democrats to Cancel Canada Tariffs

Four GOP lawmakers defied President Donald Trump and voted with Democratic legislators to repeal the tariffs levied against Canada by the 47th president.

Latin Times · Apr 3, 2025

Four Republican and all Democratic senators vote to oppose Trump’s Canada tariffs

Lisa Murkowski, Mitch McConnell, Rand Paul and Susan Collins joined every Democrat to oppose Trump’s tariff war

The Independent UK · Apr 3, 2025