The U.S. House of Representatives on Feb. 10 narrowly rejected a Republican-backed measure that would have barred challenges to President Donald Trump’s tariffs until July.
The ban, part of a broader procedural measure intended to open debate on three unrelated bills, failed in a 217–214 vote. House Republicans first adopted a rule barring tariff challenges in March 2025 and later extended it through January.
Three Republicans—Reps. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) Kevin Kiley (R-Calif.) and Don Bacon (R-Neb.)—sided with all 214 Democrats against it.
The result presents a challenge for House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.), who cannot afford to lose more than one vote from his 218–214 Republican majority on any measure opposed by Democrats….
House Rejects GOP Effort to Ban Challenges to Trump’s Tariffs
