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Mike Johnson Blocks Congress From Voting on Trump Tariffs After Rule Expires

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Jan 27, 2026
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Speaker of the House Mike Johnson said he has “no intention” of letting Congress vote on President Donald Trump’s tariffs, setting up a clash over legislative authority and trade policy control. According to Reason, the House rule that blockaded tariff votes is set to expire Jan. 31, 2026, but Johnson told allies and press he plans to maintain a de fact…

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