House Rejects GOP Plan to Stall Trump Tariff Vote

House Rejects GOP Plan to Stall Trump Tariff Decision

Three Republican members—Thomas Massie, Don Bacon and Kevin Kiley—joined Democrats to block a strategy that would have delayed the House’s decision on President Trump’s tariffs.

The GOP proposal hinged on a procedural trick: extending the length of a “legislative day” so that tariff votes could be pushed over months, keeping the decision off the floor until after July 31.

Normally, tariff changes must be decided within 15 days. Speaker Mike Johnson attempted to insert a clause that would hold the vote until after July 31, spending most of Tuesday on the floor urging support.

Massie, Bacon and Kiley’s opposition removed that procedural hurdle, opening the way for a timely vote. Their stance signals that not all Republicans are aligned with their party’s trade policy and reflects a shift in how the House will handle tariffs—a topic many voters oppose.

With the block lifted, Democrats can now push for a quick resolution on whether to lift or maintain the tariffs. The outcome will shape trade relationships with several countries and influence the broader global trade debate.