Timothy Kaine (D-VA)
A joint resolution terminating the national emergency declared to impose duties on articles imported from Canada.
A Democratic resolution with 3 Republican cosponsors · See all 16 cosponsors
Last activity — Held at the desk.
Passed one chamber, waiting for the other to take it up
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Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- Passed Senate 50–46
- Awaiting House
What this bill would do
This joint resolution puts an end to the national emergency declared on February 1, 2025, by the President in Executive Order 14193. That specific national emergency was declared to impose duties on articles imported from Canada. By passing this resolution, Congress is officially terminating that emergency pursuant to section 202 of the National Emergencies Act. The Senate passed this resolution on October 29, 2025.
Yes· 3 of 9
- Scored +6
Does this make trade with other countries easier?
Removing the national emergency directly eliminates the duties imposed on articles imported from Canada, boosting cross-border trade.
- Scored +5
Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?
Terminating the national emergency regarding Canadian import duties helps restore cooperative economic relations with a key international ally.
- Scored +4
Does this favour talking over confrontation abroad?
Removing unilateral emergency tariffs supports improved diplomatic channels and trade discussions with Canada.
The opposite
- Scored -3
Does this give the federal government more power?
The resolution exercises legislative authority to check executive emergency powers.
What Congress actually voted on
One recorded vote has been taken on this bill.
- 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. Passed 50 yes · 46 no
10/29/2025 · Roll call 598 · recorded as “On the Joint Resolution S.J.Res. 77”
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Ending the emergency on Canadian imports: The bill terminates the national emergency declared on February 1, 2025, in Executive Order 14193, which was used to impose duties on articles imported from Canada (as stated in the joint resolution text). This is positive for individuals and groups because it removes the specific national emergency backing those import duties.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts listed: Based strictly on the provided text, there are no specific sections or provisions identified that create negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups.
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.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this make trade with other countries easier? — Removing the national emergency directly eliminates the duties imposed on articles imported from Canada, boosting cross-border trade. Does this strengthen ties with allied countries? — Terminating the national emergency regarding Canadian import duties helps restore cooperative economic relations with a key international ally. Does this favour talking over confrontation abroad? — Removing unilateral emergency tariffs supports improved diplomatic channels and trade discussions with Canada.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would business owners be better off under this? — Businesses relying on Canadian imports benefit from the removal of emergency tariffs. Would farmers be better off under this? — Agricultural trade between the US and Canada benefits from the removal of emergency import duties. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — Lowering import barriers on goods from Canada can reduce prices for everyday consumer products. Would middle-income households be better off under this? — Reduced import duties help decrease the cost of living for middle-class consumers.
- Economy And Finance
- Is this likely to grow the economy? — Terminating duties on Canadian goods facilitates smoother international trade and supports economic activity. Is this likely to slow the rise in prices? — Ending tariffs on Canadian imports can help lower consumer costs and reduce inflationary pressures.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this give the federal government more power? — The resolution exercises legislative authority to check executive emergency powers.
- 10/31/2025
- Held at the desk.
- Received in the House.
- 10/30/2025
- Message on Senate action sent to the House.
- 10/29/2025
- Senate Committee on Finance discharged pursuant to the order of 10/07/2025.
- Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S7811-7822)
- Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 46. Record Vote Number: 598.
- Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 46. Record Vote Number: 598. (text: CR S7822)
- 10/28/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 10/7/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 10/1/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 9/16/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
- 13 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in Senate
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