"Johnson's procedural maneuver to stop Democrats from forcing votes to end Trump's tariffs under the National Emergencies Act failed 214 to 217, with Reps. Don Bacon (R-Neb.), Kevin Kiley (R-Calif.) and Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) breaking away. What they're saying: "We are going to do Canada today and follow with Mexico," House Foreign Affairs Committee ranking member Greg Meeks (D-N.Y.) told Axios in a text message Wednesday morning."
"More are likely to follow, a senior House Democrat speaking on the condition of anonymity told Axios, but it is undecided which countries they will target. There are "lots of thoughts" on that, the lawmaker said. Still, a House Democratic leadership aide cautioned that Republicans may still try to maneuver to block the tariff votes from coming to the floor."
A procedural motion by Johnson to block Democrat-led forced votes to end Trump's tariffs under the National Emergencies Act failed 214-217. Three Republicans—Don Bacon, Kevin Kiley and Thomas Massie—broke with leadership on the maneuver. House Democrats plan to force votes targeting Canada first and then Mexico. Additional country-specific measures are likely, but selections remain undecided. Democratic aides warned Republicans may attempt further procedural moves to block the tariff votes from reaching the floor. Even passage in the House would likely fail in the Senate without 60 votes and would face a probable presidential veto, rendering the votes symbolic.
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