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Wiz Imp

(4,642 posts) Wed Apr 2, 2025, 07:38 PM Apr 2

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The Senate Resolution on the Canadian Tariffs just passed! [View all]

A big win for Democrats!

Trump tried to bully the Republicans into voting NO but it didn't work. They stood firm and voted with the Democrats.

On this one issue - good job by Rand Paul, Mitch McConnell, Susan Collins & Lisa Murkowski.
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https://www.cnn.com/2025/04/02/politics/senate-vote-tariffs-republicans-trump/index.html

Four Senate Republicans join with Democrats to rebuke Trump tariff policy in key vote

Four Senate Republicans joined with Democrats on Wednesday to deliver a rare bipartisan rebuke to President Donald Trump over trade policy.

The Senate adopted a resolution by a vote of 51 to 48 aimed at blocking the Trump administration’s proposed tariffs on Canadian imports. The four Republicans who voted with Democrats were: Sens. Rand Paul, who cosponsored the resolution, Susan Collins, Mitch McConnell and Lisa Murkowski.

The move amounts to rare bipartisan pushback against Trump in the GOP-led Senate and comes after Trump criticized the measure and urged Republicans to vote against it.

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The Senate Resolution on the Canadian Tariffs just passed! [View all] Wiz Imp Apr 2 OP

Now it needs to pass the House Nictuku Apr 2 #1

Pass it in the House and PO'd Moses Mike will send them home for another vacation Bengus81 Apr 2 #10

He'll never allow to get a vote Diraven Apr 2 #14

He's broke the rule a couple of times so I guess it will be must see TV. Bengus81 Apr 2 #18

There is a path. There is a need for Republicans who want their legislative power back to be involved, however. Gore1FL Apr 2 #19

House Democrats believe they may have found a way to circumvent GOP leaders on the issue of tariff policy. Wiz Imp Apr 2 #33

Not a fan of this - let the GOP own the tariff fiasco alone. radius777 Apr 2 #48

Yeah but Dems have to try to stop him or MadameButterfly Apr 3 #50

I agree Madame. Sometimes you just have to stand shoulder to shoulder for what's right. patphil Apr 3 #52

Yes, if we can't get the party of money to oppose destroying businesses MadameButterfly Apr 3 #57

I thought he was grinder mike?! Bluethroughu Apr 3 #56

Senate resolutions do not go to the House. Sneederbunk Apr 2 #23

Really? NewDayOranges Apr 2 #35

Given where we are now I'd say that the average sdfernando Apr 3 #55

The networks need to broadcast Schoolhouse Rock for the masses MadameButterfly Apr 3 #58

See Post #33 Wiz Imp Apr 2 #36

Trump will NEVER sign anything Putin prohibits NotHardly Apr 3 #53

Still had to pass the house. let us pray. rich7862 Apr 2 #2

Links and details, please . lindysalsagal Apr 2 #3

Just saw it on a YouTube PBS feed Raven123 Apr 2 #4

Just watched the actual Roll call vote Wiz Imp Apr 2 #6

I just edited the original post to link to a CNN article. Wiz Imp Apr 2 #7

Some of those R Senators who voted for it NEED to twist some arms in the House among the R's... hlthe2b Apr 2 #5

Excellent! Now, go FURTHER. calimary Apr 2 #8

Senator Kaine implied they would push for a similar resolution for Mexico tariffs if this one passed Wiz Imp Apr 2 #11

A rebuke? Prairie Gates Apr 2 #9

It actually ends the state of emergency declaration against Canada Wiz Imp Apr 2 #13

Thanks! That does makes a difference even if he vetoes it Prairie Gates Apr 2 #15

It will help when/if Canada takes it to the US courts. Bev54 Apr 2 #26

Yes, but these were votes on issues not the issue bucolic_frolic Apr 2 #12

Excellent news. Even if nothing comes of this, it's crucially important Mike 03 Apr 2 #16

Interesting both Kentucky Senators were on board SSJVegeta Apr 2 #17

Libertarians tend to be anti-tariff Tommy Carcetti Apr 2 #20

Well its nice to see he still has hobbies standing in for his principles. SSJVegeta Apr 2 #21

Kentucky Bourbon sales fall off is killing Kentucky. bronxiteforever Apr 2 #25

Color me surprised! calimary Apr 2 #28

Kentucky bourbon trade. AllyCat Apr 2 #31

Libertarianism is a childish ideology. biocube Apr 2 #43

Bourbon. Canadians drink it. marybourg Apr 2 #42

This message was self-deleted by its author Sneederbunk Apr 2 #22

I am still amazed RJ-MacReady Apr 2 #24

Why was Paul for it? Renew Deal Apr 2 #27

Kentucky bourbon. LisaM Apr 2 #29

Makes sense Renew Deal Apr 2 #37

No more sales of US booze in Canada for the foreseeable future RazorbackExpat Apr 2 #38

Paul is strongly anti-tariff in general Wiz Imp Apr 2 #39

Wow. But only a resolution? AllyCat Apr 2 #30

It does have teeth Wiz Imp Apr 2 #32

Okay, thank you. I missed that. AllyCat Apr 2 #34

do they have a veto proof majority? AlexSFCA Apr 2 #40

Unfortunately No Wiz Imp Apr 2 #41

not really, effectively dems are helping those repubs keep their senate seats AlexSFCA Apr 2 #45

Sheeesh. People complain and complain that Democrats aren't doing enough Wiz Imp Apr 2 #46

Agree, Dems should have no part of this. radius777 Apr 2 #49

Rand Paul and Mitch had to vote that way Green Line Apr 2 #44

Rand Paul has a consistent history of strongly opposing tariffs Wiz Imp Apr 2 #47

Fuck those Republicans AKwannabe Apr 3 #51

Screw all four of them. They brought Mango Jebus to the ball and are now just sitting out a dance. marble falls Apr 3 #54