The House of Representatives on Tuesday rejected an effort to ban members’ ability to challenge tariffs implemented by President Trump. In a 214-217 vote, the House blocked the rule. Three Republicans, Reps. Thomas Massie (KY), Kevin Kiley (CA), and Don Bacon (NE), joined Democrats to defeat the measure. As a result, resolutions challenging Trump’s tariffs are expected to flood the House floor. GOP revolt opens up lane for votes on challenging Trump tariffs https://t.co/CwOgaJLbWd — Axios (@axios) February 11, 2026 The Hill has more: The language in the rule on Tuesday would have reinstated a prohibition on calling snap votes to repeal the national emergency authority behind Trump’s tariffs through the end of July. The rule failing to pass paves the way for Democrats to proceed with their plans to force a vote on a resolution repealing Trump’s national emergency declaration for tariffs on Canada. Rep. Gregory Meeks (D-N.Y.), chair of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, is expected to force a vote on his resolution that would repeal tariffs on Canada as soon as Wednesday. That same resolution could pass the Senate as well. In October, four Republicans joined all Democrats in a vote to terminate Trump’s tariffs on Canada, a measure led by Sen. Tim Kaine (D-Va.). Those GOP lawmakers were Sens. Mitch McConnell (Ky.), Rand Paul (Ky.), Susan Collins (Maine) and Lisa Murkowski (Alaska). “I don’t like putting the important work of the House on pause, but Congress needs to be able to debate on tariffs. Tariffs have been a ‘net negative’ for the economy and are a significant tax that American consumers, manufacturers, and farmers are paying,” Bacon said. “Article I of the Constitution places authority over taxes and tariffs with Congress for a reason, but for too long, we have handed that authority to the executive branch. It’s time for Congress to reclaim that responsibility. I also oppose using the rules votes to legislate. I want the debate and the right to vote on tariffs,” he continued. I don’t like putting the important work of the House on pause, but Congress needs to be able to debate on tariffs. Tariffs have been a “net negative” for the economy and are a significant tax that American consumers, manufacturers, and farmers are paying. Article I of the… — Rep. Don Bacon (@RepDonBacon) February 11, 2026 “My goal is to defend the Constitution and to represent the people. Taxing authority is vested in the House of Representatives, not the Executive. The vote tonight was to subvert the Constitution and the 1976 National Emergencies Act by literally saying a day is not a day,” Massie commented. My goal is to defend the Constitution and to represent the people. Taxing authority is vested in the House of Representatives, not the Executive. The vote tonight was to subvert the Constitution and the 1976 National Emergencies Act by literally saying a day is not a day. pic.twitter.com/O8rm07zcJv — Thomas Massie (@RepThomasMassie) February 11, 2026 POLITICO shared further: Tuesday’s defeat appears to end a nearly year-long effort by Republican leadership to shield its members from politically difficult votes on tariffs, as voters and businesses tire from the uncertainty fomented by Trump’s favorite geopolitical tool. “I don’t think that the House should be limiting the authority of members and enlarging the power of leadership at the expense of our members,” Kiley said in an interview after voting “no.” “That’s what this does, so I think it’s important for the House as an institution,” he added. House leaders used the procedural measure last March to block efforts to force a vote on the national emergency Trump used to implement the tariffs on Canada, China and Mexico. House Republicans voted to extend it a second time in September. In that time, the Senate has passed four resolutions disapproving of the tariffs — two related to the tariffs on Canadian goods, one on tariffs on Brazil and one on the “reciprocal” tariffs Trump has imposed on nearly every country. Johnson on Tuesday urged his members to support the procedural measure, arguing that any disapproval vote should wait until after the Supreme Court determines whether Trump has the authority to use a 1977 economic powers law to impose sweeping tariffs across the globe. That ruling could come as late as the end of June or beginning of July.