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Senate Votes to Uphold Trump's Tariffs as Republicans Show Division

The Senate's recent vote reflected ongoing divisions within the Republican party regarding President Trump's trade policies amid economic challenges.


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In a 49-49 tie with Vice President JD Vance breaking it, the Senate voted to block a Democratic resolution aimed at overturning Trump's tariffs imposed earlier this month. Key senators Mitch McConnell and Sheldon Whitehouse were absent, contributing to the loss of sufficient votes for the resolution's passage. Senators Susan Collins, Lisa Murkowski, and Rand Paul opposed their GOP colleagues, asserting that the tariffs do not constitute a national emergency as per constitutional law. Critics warn the Senate's failure to act reflects a broader trend of congressional passivity towards executive overreach, especially regarding trade policy.

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