The House of Representatives voted Wednesday to block tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump on Canada, in an unusual show of division within the Republican Party, as six of its lawmakers joined Democrats to pass a resolution rejecting the national emergency declared by the president to justify the increased trade tariffs.

The measure passed with 219 votes in favor and 211 against. The Republicans who voted with the Democrats were Kevin Kiley (California), Thomas Massie (Kentucky), Don Bacon (Nebraska), Brian Fitzpatrick (Pennsylvania), Jeff Hurd (Colorado), and Dan Newhouse (Washington). The only Democrat who voted against it was Jared Golden of Maine.

The resolution seeks to end the national emergency that Trump declared last February to impose tariffs on Canada, citing concerns related to drug trafficking.

However, critics point out that there is little evidence of a significant crisis linked to the northern border and that the amount of fentanyl seized in that area is minimal compared to the southern border with Mexico. Moments before the final vote, Trump issued a direct warning to members of his party through Truth Social. “Any Republican, in the House or Senate, who votes against TARIFFS will suffer serious consequences in the elections, including the primaries!” the president wrote. He further argued that the tariffs have strengthened the country's economic and national security. The resolution now goes to the Senate, where two similar initiatives have already passed with the support of four Republicans. However, if the text reaches the president's desk, Trump is expected to exercise his veto power. To overturn it, Congress would need a two-thirds majority in both chambers, an unlikely scenario. House Speaker Mike Johnson unsuccessfully attempted to block the vote for fear of political repercussions for Republicans.However, a group of lawmakers from his party joined Democrats to block a maneuver that would have postponed such votes until August. Tariffs have been politically contentious for the past year, even among Republican voters. Recent polls show divisions within the conservative movement, while Democrats have focused part of their campaign message on the impact of trade policies on the cost of living. “The cost of everything is spiraling out of control and it’s hard to ignore,” said Democratic Representative Morgan McGarvey. Meanwhile, Congressman Richard Neal anticipated that his party will continue to push for similar votes, starting with Canada and extending them to other trading partners like Mexico. The crucial vote comes after a new report from the Tax Foundation revealed that Trump’s tariffs cost the average American household $1,000 last year. The cost is expected to rise to $1,300 in 2026 if the existing tariffs that House Republicans voted for today remain in place. This is not the first time these corrupt Republicans have voted to simply approve Trump's sweeping tariffs. In September 2025, House Republicans voted to protect the price-boosting tariffs, after doing the same in March 2025. Tonight's vote would have protected the necessary oversight until the summer of 2026, but all the Democrats and a handful of Republicans voted against it.

This is not the first time these corrupt Republicans have voted to simply approve Trump's sweeping tariffs. In September 2025, House Republicans voted to protect the price-boosting tariffs, after doing the same in March 2025. Tonight's vote would have protected the necessary oversight until the summer of 2026, but all the Democrats and a handful of Republicans voted against it.