Ron Wyden (D-OR)
A joint resolution terminating the national emergency declared to impose global tariffs.
A Democratic resolution with 1 Republican cosponsor · See all 6 cosponsors
Last activity — Motion to table the motion to reconsider the vote by which S.J. Res. 49 failed of passage (Record Vote No. 225) agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 49. Record Vote Number: 226.
Failed
Came to a vote and did not get the votes it needed.
Usually nothing. A measure can be brought back, but one that failed on the floor rarely returns in the same Congress.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- Failed 49–49
What this bill would do
This joint resolution aims to end the national emergency that was used to put global tariffs in place. The President declared this emergency on April 2, 2025, through Executive Order 14257. This resolution seeks to terminate that declaration immediately upon its enactment. It is being introduced by Mr. Wyden and several other senators.
Yes· 3 of 20
- Scored +5
Does this make trade with other countries easier?
The elimination of global tariffs directly facilitates easier and more robust international trade.
- Scored +4
Would business owners be better off under this?
Business owners benefit from lower costs of imported goods and increased trade opportunities.
- Scored +4
Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?
Reducing unilateral tariffs often improves diplomatic relations and strengthens international trade alliances.
The opposite
- Scored -2
Would union members be better off under this?
The removal of tariffs may increase competition for domestic producers, potentially impacting union-held manufacturing jobs.
- Scored -2
Does this give the federal government more power?
Terminating a national emergency reduces the scope of unilateral executive authority over trade.
What Congress actually voted on
2 recorded votes have been taken on this bill. One of them decided something; the rest moved it along.
- The Senate: the vote on whether to pass the joint resolution A joint resolution is a bill by another name: it goes to the other chamber and then to the President. Most of them are used to overturn a rule an agency has made. Failed 49 yes · 49 no
04/30/2025 · Roll call 225 · recorded as “On the Joint Resolution S.J.Res. 49”
- The Senate: a vote to kill something without debating it Setting a measure aside permanently. A successful motion to table ends the matter, so a vote for tabling is a vote against whatever was tabled. Motion to Table Agreed to 49 yes · 49 no
04/30/2025 · Roll call 226 · recorded as “On the Motion to Table S.J.Res. 49”
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Termination of the global tariffs national emergency: The resolution would end the national emergency declared by the President in Executive Order 14257, which was used to impose global tariffs. (Section: Joint Resolution text)
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- There are no specific negative impacts or burdens mentioned in the text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would business owners be better off under this? — Business owners benefit from lower costs of imported goods and increased trade opportunities. Would billionaires be better off under this? — Economic growth driven by trade often benefits billionaires. Would farmers be better off under this? — Ending global tariffs can open new international markets for agricultural exports. Would people with substantial wealth be better off under this? — Economic growth driven by trade often benefits high-net-worth individuals. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — Reducing tariffs can lower the cost of essential goods, benefiting low-income households. Would middle-income households be better off under this? — Lower costs of goods resulting from fewer tariffs can provide relief to middle-class budgets. Would the very wealthiest people be better off under this? — Economic growth driven by trade often benefits ultra-high-net-worth individuals. Would high-income households be better off under this? — Lowering tariffs can benefit high-income households through broader economic growth. Would retired people be better off under this? — Lowered costs for consumer goods can help those on fixed incomes. Would people in rural areas be better off under this? — Rural residents may benefit from increased agricultural export opportunities. Would people in cities be better off under this? — Urban residents often rely more on imported goods and may benefit from lower prices. Would union members be better off under this? — The removal of tariffs may increase competition for domestic producers, potentially impacting union-held manufacturing jobs.
- Economy And Finance
- Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices? — Ending tariffs may lead to lower prices for consumers on various imported goods. Is this likely to grow the economy? — Reducing trade barriers through the end of tariffs can promote increased global trade and economic activity. Does this make it easier to run a small business? — Reducing tariffs lowers the cost of imported raw materials and goods for small businesses. Is this likely to slow the rise in prices? — Ending global tariffs typically reduces costs for imported goods, which can help lower inflationary pressures.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this make trade with other countries easier? — The elimination of global tariffs directly facilitates easier and more robust international trade. Does this strengthen ties with allied countries? — Reducing unilateral tariffs often improves diplomatic relations and strengthens international trade alliances. Does this favour talking over confrontation abroad? — Ending trade wars or tariff-based disputes can lead to more stable diplomatic engagement.
- Healthcare
- Does this lower the price of prescription medicines? — Lowering tariffs on imported medical supplies or pharmaceuticals could indirectly reduce costs.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — Ending the use of emergency declarations can increase overall transparency in trade policy. Does this give the federal government more power? — Terminating a national emergency reduces the scope of unilateral executive authority over trade.
- 4/30/2025
- Senate Committee on Finance discharged by Unanimous Consent.
- Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S2683, S2687-2695, S2683)
- Failed of passage/not agreed to in Senate: Failed of passage in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 49 - 49. Record Vote Number: 225.
- Failed of passage in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 49 - 49. Record Vote Number: 225.
- Motion by Senator Thune to reconsider the vote by which S.J. Res. 49 failed of passage (Record Vote No. 225) made in Senate.
- Motion to table the motion to reconsider the vote by which S.J. Res. 49 failed of passage (Record Vote No. 225) agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 49. Record Vote Number: 226.
- 4/10/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
- 6 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in Senate
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