S.J.Res. 49 · 119th Congress · Senate
A joint resolution terminating the national emergency declared to impose global tariffs.
Introduced 2025-04-10 · Sponsored by Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR] (D-OR) · Last updated 2026-03-31
Last action (2025-04-30): Motion to table the motion to reconsider the vote by which S.J. Res. 49 failed of passage (Record Vote No. 225) agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 49. Record Vote Number: 226.
Summary
Attempts to end the national emergency Trump declared to impose sweeping tariffs, including a baseline 10% tariff on most imports and higher rates on specific countries. The resolution passed the Senate but would need to clear the House and survive a veto to actually terminate the emergency.
The Good
Would end tariffs that increase consumer prices
The tariffs imposed under the emergency declaration raised costs on imported goods, which are largely passed through to consumers. Economic analyses estimate the tariffs cost the average American household hundreds to thousands of dollars annually in higher prices on everyday products.
Reasserts congressional authority over trade policy
The Constitution grants Congress, not the President, the power to regulate commerce with foreign nations. Using national emergency declarations to impose tariffs bypasses the legislative process. This resolution reasserts that trade policy should go through Congress.
Bipartisan Senate passage reflects broad concern
The resolution passed the Senate 68-29, with significant Republican support joining Democrats. This level of cross-party agreement indicates the tariff approach has lost support even within the President's own party.
The Bad
Tariff supporters argue they protect domestic manufacturing
Proponents of the tariffs contend they are necessary to rebuild American manufacturing capacity and reduce dependence on foreign supply chains, particularly from China. Removing tariffs abruptly could undercut domestic producers who invested based on the tariff-protected market.
Abrupt removal could disadvantage companies that already adjusted
Businesses that relocated supply chains, built domestic facilities, or signed new contracts based on tariff conditions would face sudden competitive disadvantage if tariffs were immediately lifted. The resolution does not include a transition period.
May undermine executive negotiating leverage
The administration argues tariffs are a negotiating tool in ongoing trade disputes. Congressional action to remove them could weaken the US position in negotiations with trading partners, since foreign governments would know they can wait out tariff pressure.
Vote Record
Senate, 2025-04-30
Passed Congress.gov — Senate Roll Call #225
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