Senate approves resolution against Trump's Canada tariffs hours after 'Liberation Day' event - 4 Republicans side with Democratic resolution against Trump's Canada tariffs

foxnews.com ^ | April 3, 2025 | Danielle Wallace

[V_TWIN]

Four Republicans – Sens. Rand Paul and Mitch McConnell, of Kentucky; Susan Collins, of Maine; and Lisa Murkowski, of Alaska, sided with Democrats in voting for a resolution that would repeal the emergency declaration that permitted Trump to levy taxes on Canada by citing deadly fentanyl flowing across the border. The measure, introduced by Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., passed the upper chamber of Congress by a 51-48 vote.

[Dogbert41]

“ McConnell is turning liberal right before he leaves because he hates pres Trump and wants to hurt him on his way out of congress- just like Paul Ryan did”

I’ll never forget John F’ing McCain’s last hurrah. A big middle finger to Trump and all American Republicans who fought so hard to undo Obamacare.

[Jolla]

Can/why would the president veto a resolution?

[mewzilla]

Nothing next week, either.

[mewzilla]

At the moment, since I can’t find any text on what was voted upon, I’m not sure this is anything but Deep State flipping the bird at the president.

[spel_grammer_an_punct_polise]

This “resolution” has no teeth. It is meaningless.

[wildcard_redneck]

"Can/why would the president veto a resolution?"

To make a point?

[Bob434]

Yup- I shoulda mentioned him too- too many sick rinos who betray the party at the drop of a hat

[Dan in Wichita]

Four stooge GOP senators voluntarily stepping up to serve as tools for the anti-American Democrat party. Their votes will be paraded by the Establishment media with the message: “See, even Republicans are opposed to Trump policies.”

[A_perfect_lady]

The Usual Suspects. Veto and move on.

[Ronald77]

Considering it is only Canada makes me wonder how much this group of four is pocketing.

[Forward the Light Brigade]

These four must be drummed out of the GOP as the traitors they are. To work Trump needs support. I bet they were paid off in some way for doing this.

[curious7]

Exactly. Uni-party members posturing because their oligarch masters are going to take it in the shorts when the tariffs hit and they don’t like losing money. Record the names and primary them during the next election cycle.

[Vaduz]

The Senate voted 51-48 to pass a resolution terminating President Donald Trump’s emergency declaration to impose 25 percent tariffs on Canada.

Good old boy club)
Four Republicans – Sens. Mitch McConnell (R-KY), Lisa Murkowski (R-AK), Rand Paul (R-KY), and Susan Collins (R-ME) – voted with their Democrat colleagues to end the 25 percent tariffs that were slapped on Canada.

Breitbart News’s Nick Gilbertson previously reported that Trump had urged the Senators to “get on the Republican bandwagon,” and to “fight the Democrats’ wild and flagrant push to not penalize Canada” and to pass the resolution.

[ProtectOurFreedom]

The resolution that was passed expresses the sense of the Senate and doesn't have the force of law, but its 51-48 passage is unwelcome news for the president.

It is not subject to veto.

Out of curiosity, I just looked up Senate resolutions. There are three main types of resolutions in the U.S. Congress: simple resolutions, concurrent resolutions, and joint resolutions. Each has a different purpose and legal standing, which determines whether a presidential veto applies. I didn't know any of this and thought you might find it interesting in our efforts to understand what this beast in Washington does...

• Simple Resolutions: These are passed by either the Senate or the House alone (e.g., S. Res. or H. Res.) and typically address internal matters, like setting procedural rules, expressing the chamber’s opinion, or recognizing events (e.g., honoring a historical figure). Because simple resolutions do not have the force of law and don’t require action by the other chamber or the President, they are not subject to a presidential veto. For example, a Senate resolution condemning a foreign action or celebrating a national holiday doesn’t go to the President’s desk.
• Concurrent Resolutions: These are passed by both the Senate and the House (e.g., H. Con. Res. or S. Con. Res.) and are used for matters affecting both chambers, like setting the congressional budget, adjourning Congress, or expressing a joint sentiment (e.g., a statement on climate change). Like simple resolutions, concurrent resolutions generally do not have the force of law, so they are not presented to the President for approval and cannot be vetoed. An exception exists if the resolution is used to create legally binding obligations under a prior law, but this is rare and typically involves joint resolutions instead.
• Joint Resolutions: These are passed by both chambers and, in most cases, have the force of law, requiring presidential approval (e.g., H.J. Res. or S.J. Res.). Joint resolutions are often used for limited matters, like authorizing military action, amending the Constitution, or making temporary appropriations. Because they are legally binding, joint resolutions are sent to the President, who can sign or veto them under Article I, Section 7 of the U.S. Constitution, just like a bill. For example, the 2001 Authorization for Use of Military Force (AUMF), passed as a joint resolution (S.J. Res. 23), was signed by President George W. Bush. If vetoed, Congress can override with a two-thirds majority in both chambers.

[woodbutcher1963]

Plus we have negotiated deals in place with Canada on Aluminum, Steel, Auto Parts, LUMBER, copper, pharmaceuticals , bullion, energy and other minerals not available in the USA all covered under Section 232.

[mewzilla]

Can anybody find the text for this BS?!

[angcat]

Very disappointing Rand Paul.

[ProtectOurFreedom]

[philippa]

Thanks for the explanation. So the President won’t even have to bother vetoing it. Good

[ProtectOurFreedom]

It's weird. I would have thought the Senate would condemn the National Emergency and declare that the President should terminate it. Instead the resolution says the National Emergency is terminated. But they don't have the power to terminate it. Weird. Reminds me of what we all learned many years ago...