**Senate Ends National Emergency on Tariffs to Lower Prices**

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about 2 months ago - Politics

Senate Votes to End National Emergency on Global Tariffs

In a crucial decision, the Senate voted to block an emergency declared by the President that imposed extra taxes on imported goods, known as tariffs. This vote took place on April 10, 2025, and ended with a tie, 49 to 49. However, the Vice President cast the deciding vote to break the tie and supported the motion to end the emergency.

By canceling this national emergency, the Senate aims to lower prices on everyday items for American families. Many experts believe that the additional taxes on imported products have caused prices to rise, making it harder for people to afford what they need. Now, without these tariffs in place, the cost of various products such as electronics, clothing, and groceries is expected to go down.

The resolution states that as soon as it is signed into law, the tariffs will be removed. This means that families will likely find it easier to manage their budgets since cheaper prices on imported goods can help them save money.

With this resolution, the government hopes to reduce the financial strain on households and encourage more shopping and spending. This could be beneficial for businesses as well, as consumers may spend more when prices are lower. The Senate's decision is seen as a significant step towards improving the economy and making life a little easier for families across the country.

This is a bill that ends a national emergency related to tariffs on goods from other countries.

The important points are:

  1. It stops extra taxes on goods from around the world.
  2. This change will help lower prices on items people buy.
  3. The President declared this emergency on April 2, 2025.
  4. The bill was proposed in the Senate and needs to be approved by Congress to take effect.
  5. If passed, it will end the emergency as soon as the bill becomes law.
98 votes

Yes

49

No

49

Not Voting

2

  1. 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.
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  2. Motion by Senator Thune to reconsider the vote by which S.J. Res. 49 failed of passage (Record Vote No. 225) made in Senate.
  3. Failed of passage in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 49 - 49. Record Vote Number: 225.
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  4. Failed of passage/not agreed to in Senate: Failed of passage in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 49 - 49. Record Vote Number: 225.
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  5. Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.
  6. Senate Committee on Finance discharged by Unanimous Consent.
  7. Introduced in Senate

    This is a bill that ends a national emergency related to tariffs on goods from other countries.

    The important points are:

    1. It stops extra taxes on goods from around the world.
    2. This change will help lower prices on items people buy.
    3. The President declared this emergency on April 2, 2025.
    4. The bill was proposed in the Senate and needs to be approved by Congress to take effect.
    5. If passed, it will end the emergency as soon as the bill becomes law.
  8. Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
  9. Introduced in Senate