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VP JD Vance Breaks Tie to Uphold Trump’s Global Tariffs in Senate Showdown

The resolution to revoke Trump's emergency tariff powers fails 49-49, with Vice President Vance casting his second tiebreaking vote to block the measure.

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US Vice President JD Vance speaks at the Rajasthan International Centre in Jaipur, India, on Tuesday, April 22, 2025. The vice president and his family are on a high-profile trip that underscores India's importance among countries seeking trade talks with the US. Photographer: Prakash Singh/Bloomberg via Getty Images

Overview

  • Vice President JD Vance cast a tiebreaking vote in the Senate to block a resolution aimed at revoking President Trump's global tariff emergency declaration.
  • The resolution, introduced by Senator Rand Paul and supported by three Republicans, failed in a 49-49 vote due to the absence of Senators Mitch McConnell and Sheldon Whitehouse.
  • Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer framed the outcome as a political win for Democrats, arguing Republicans now bear full responsibility for the tariffs’ economic impact.
  • The tariffs, imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, have been linked to economic contraction in the first quarter of 2025.
  • This marks Vance's second tiebreaking vote as vice president, underscoring his strategic role in advancing the Trump administration's policies in a narrowly divided Senate.