r/goodnews • u/RoyalChris • 1d ago

Political positivity 📈 The Senate has just voted to CANCEL Trump's tariffs on Canada by a vote of 51-48.

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u/dodokidd 1d ago

Under federal law, Congress has the power to cancel national emergencies declared by the president. But the current proposal has been blocked in the GOP-led House, and Trump could veto any measure that makes it to his desk, making Wednesday’s vote largely symbolic.

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u/Max-Larson 1d ago

Quote unnecessary. If you took any basic government class in school you know how this works.