The United States Senate has failed to pass a Democratic resolution aimed at ending President Donald Trump’s sweeping global tariffs. The measure fell short with a 49-49 vote, lacking the majority needed to overturn his decision.
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00:00The U.S. Senate has failed to pass a Democratic resolution to end President Donald Trump's sweeping global tariffs on Wednesday.
00:08The resolution drew a 49-49 tie, falling short of the majority needed to overturn Trump's decision.
00:18In a rare rebuke from within his own party, three Republican senators joined Democrats and Independents to back the resolution against Trump's tariff policy.
00:27However, Senate Majority Leader John Thune then quickly shut any opposition, calling in Vice President J.D. Vance to break the tie and block the measure from future consideration.
00:38The resolution was introduced by Democratic Senator Ron Wyden and co-sponsored by Republican Senator Rand Paul of Kentucky, an outspoken critic of Trump's tariff policy.
00:49The resolution was widely viewed as a symbolic gesture since as it stood little chance of advancing in the Republican-led House and would ultimately face a veto from Trump.
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