A bipartisan attempt to block President Trump's global tariffs through a Senate resolution failed due to a 49-49 tie. The absence of key senators, including GOP Sen. Mitch McConnell and Democratic Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, prevented the resolution from passing.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune subsequently blocked any further attempts to bring the resolution to a vote. Even if passed in the Senate, the resolution would have likely failed in the House due to a procedural rule.
Several Republicans initially expressed support, including Sens. Rand Paul, Susan Collins, and Lisa Murkowski. However, insufficient votes ultimately doomed the effort.
The Senate previously condemned Trump's tariffs on Canada, but a similar procedural tactic prevented consideration in the House.
President Trump has consistently defended his tariff policy and vowed to veto any resolution against it.