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S.J.Res. 37 · 119th Congress

A joint resolution terminating the national emergency declared to impose duties on articles imported from Canada.

Passed SenateForeign Trade and International Finance
IntroducedMar 11, 2025
Passed SenateApr 2, 2025
Passed HouseNot yet
To PresidentNot yet
Became lawNot yet

Where it stands

Passed Senate. Latest step, Apr 3, 2025: Held at the desk. The Senate passed it 51–48.

What it does

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This joint resolution terminates the national emergency declared by President Donald J. Trump on February 1, 2025, which imposed an additional 25% tariff on most imports from Canada (except for Canadian energy or energy resources, which have an additional 10% tariff).

Official summary by the Congressional Research Service (Introduced in Senate, Mar 11, 2025).

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What has happened

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  1. Apr 2, 2025Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 48. Record Vote Number: 160. Roll call recordLibrary of Congress
  2. Mar 11, 2025Introduced in SenateLibrary of Congress

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Recorded votes

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  1. Apr 2, 2025 · SenateJoint Resolution Passed 51–48
    On the Joint Resolution · needed a majority
    R 4 yes, 48 noI 2 yes, 0 noD 45 yes, 0 noEach member · Record

Cosponsors

  • Christopher A. Coons D-DE
  • Andy Kim D-NJ
  • Angus S. King, Jr. I-ME
  • Amy Klobuchar D-MN
  • Rand Paul R-KY
  • Chris Van Hollen D-MD
  • Mark R. Warner D-VA
  • Peter Welch D-VT
  • Sheldon Whitehouse D-RI