The vice president casts the tie-breaking vote to end consideration of the measure.
The Senate resolution to restrict President Donald Trump’s tariffs powers ended in a tie vote. Senators Sheldon Whitehouse of Rhode Island and Mitch McConnell of Kentucky, who had expressed support for the proposed resolution, were absent from the proceedings.
Senator Rand Paul of Kentucky, a cosponsor of the measure, said that tariffs “are taxes, and the power to tax belongs to Congress—not the president.“ He added, “It’s time Congress reasserts its authority and restores the balance of power.”
After a motion to reconsider the resolution at a future date also resulted in a tie vote, Vive President JD Vance cast the tie-breaker to end the resolution.
As the Lord Leads, Pray with Us…
- For members of the Senate as they seek to ensure the balance of power in the three branches of federal government.
- For discernment for President Trump and his trade team as they negotiate agreements with international partner countries to reduce or eliminate tariffs.
Sources: Roll Call, Daily Wire, Townhall, The Hill
