U.S. House Rejects Speaker's Attempt to Block Tariff Vote

The U.S. House of Representatives rejected an attempt by Speaker Johnson to block a vote on President Donald Trump's tariff resolution. According to Jin10, this move marks a significant setback for Johnson's leadership and opens the door for criticism of Trump's key economic policy. The procedural motion was defeated with 217 votes against and 214 in favor, as three Republican members joined all 214 Democrats in opposition, highlighting the narrow margins in the House. This decision allows Democrats to bring the resolution challenging Trump's tariff policy to a full House vote, potentially starting a series of high-profile voting procedures as early as Wednesday local time. Although Trump can veto any resolution that reaches his desk, a successful vote would publicly denounce his tariff policy, likely provoking a strong reaction from the White House.