Summary
Rep. Don Bacon (R-Neb.) plans to introduce a bill allowing Congress to block presidential tariffs, marking a rare GOP split with Trump amid market fallout.
His bill mirrors the Senate’s bipartisan Trade Review Act, requiring the president to notify Congress within 48 hours of new tariffs and gain approval within 60 days or face expiration.
With Trump able to veto and Republicans controlling Congress, passage is unlikely.
Meanwhile, House Democrats aim to force a vote ending Trump’s tariff-related national emergency, increasing pressure on vulnerable Republicans.
This is either a schism deepening in the GOP ranks, or more likely, an act to appear better to the public while knowing nothing will come of it.
Did a little reading on don bacon, the representative mentioned.
He represents nebraska’s 2nd district, a district where the majority voted for biden and harris. He is known for being a moderate republican who is noted for working bipartisanly. He retained his seat by a narrow 50.9%:49.1% margain.
Basically he’s one of the most likely republicans to support something like this. And if viewed purely cynically, with the slim margin of victory, he has an incentive to introduce bills to nowhere like this use for the upcoming 2026 reelection campaign.
Until this bill gets cosponsors or goes for a floor vote, it doesn’t indicate a breaking of ranks. He’s the kind of republican who often goes against the party line.
an act to appear better to the public while knowing nothing will come of it.
just like Democrats
