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Vote passes 51-47 in latest bipartisan effort to challenge tariffs, but House is unlikely to take any similar action

The US Senate took a stand against Donald Trump’s global tariffs affecting more than 100 countries on Thursday, voting to nullify the so-called “reciprocal” tariffs.

Four Republicans joined with all Democrats to vote 51-47 on a resolution to end the base-level tariffs that the president put into place via executive order.

It was the third time the Republicans have voted alongside Democrats on a tariff resolution this week, previously rallying to end tariffs targeting Brazil and Canada.

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[–] xyzzy@lemmy.today 25 points 15 hours ago* (last edited 15 hours ago) (1 children)

Those four knew it wouldn't pass the House and certainly not Trump, so it's all just choreographed for them to appear moderate and maybe win their next election, except for Mitch McConnell who doesn't care anymore.

For the rest, it's an age-old scam. They'll always vote in lockstep with the Confederates on a bill if their vote is necessary for it to pass.

[–] frunch@lemmy.world 1 points 5 hours ago

Jesus Christ, i can't believe McConnell is still alive, much less in charge of anything. I just assumed he died or fucked off by this point but we're really getting every last drop out of that stain on society

[–] tornavish@lemmy.cafe 13 points 15 hours ago

Next week, more tariffs

[–] CharlesDarwin@lemmy.world 7 points 15 hours ago

It seems like I have been seeing this headline all week, but the House plans to not vote the same way, so..... /shrug emoji?

[–] JailElonMusk@sopuli.xyz 2 points 12 hours ago

Wait are four Republicans already tired of winning?