The Republican leadership of the House has been trying to block the vote on Trump's tariffs through procedural means since last March, in an effort to avoid having lawmakers take sides on a highly controversial issue before the key midterm elections, and also to avoid a clear congressional veto of the president. However, tonight, this vote pushed by Speaker Johnson failed due to the defection of three Republican members. However, since this was a procedural vote, it does not mean that these defectors will vote against specific bills in the future. Democrats plan to push for a vote on Trump's 25% tariff on Canadian goods as early as Wednesday, followed by votes on global tariffs and arrangements for tariffs on Brazil and Mexico. The Senate had previously rejected the related tariff measures four times, highlighting the ongoing divisions within Congress over tariff policies.
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