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Scoop: At least a dozen House Republicans mull defying Trump on tariff bill

www.axios.com

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Summary

At least a dozen House Republicans are considering backing Rep. Don Bacon’s (R-Neb.) bill to limit presidential power over tariffs, directly challenging Trump, who has threatened a veto.

The bill would require congressional approval for tariffs to last beyond 40 days and allow Congress to repeal them anytime.

Senators from both parties support a companion bill.

Some GOP lawmakers cite harm to farmers and constitutional oversight duties as reasons to support the measure, though others hesitate due to Trump’s influence and veto warning.

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Great. I'm happy, really, that some cracks however small are appearing. But unless I'm mistaken, even if the House and Senate bills could get smushed together and passed by both houses, it would need Trump's signature to become law - something he is most assuredly not going to do. Is there enough votes to override his veto?
- Absolutley insane that a bill limiting Presidential power is subject to a veto
  
  I mean, that veto is subject to an override like any other.
  What baffles me is that things that were done through Congress is being undone unilaterally by the executive, and Republicans' responses are basically "oh yes, this is fine. Would you like some more of our power, Mr. President? We aren't using it, help yourself!"
- Even then, he could try to pocket veto.
  
  Yeah, but how much of Congress is still determined to see how far up Trumps ass their tongues can go?

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