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S.J.Res. 77 · 119th Congress

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

Passed SenateForeign Trade and International Finance
IntroducedSep 16, 2025
Passed SenateOct 29, 2025
Passed HouseNot yet
To PresidentNot yet
Became lawNot yet

Where it stands

Passed Senate. Latest step, Oct 31, 2025: Held at the desk. The Senate passed it 50–46.

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, Sep 16, 2025).

Our plain-language breakdown, with what it means for you and the case for and against, is written once a bill starts to move.

What has happened

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  1. Oct 29, 2025Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 46. Record Vote Number: 598. Roll call recordLibrary of Congress
  2. Sep 16, 2025Introduced in SenateLibrary of Congress

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Recorded votes

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  1. Oct 29, 2025 · SenateJoint Resolution Passed 50–46
    On the Joint Resolution · needed a majority
    R 4 yes, 46 noI 2 yes, 0 noD 44 yes, 0 noEach member · Record

Cosponsors

  • Susan M. Collins R-ME
  • Christopher A. Coons D-DE
  • Angus S. King, Jr. I-ME
  • Amy Klobuchar D-MN
  • Lisa Murkowski R-AK
  • Rand Paul R-KY
  • Jack Reed D-RI
  • Bernard Sanders I-VT
  • Brian Schatz D-HI
  • Charles E. Schumer D-NY
  • Jeanne Shaheen D-NH
  • Chris Van Hollen D-MD
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  • Mark R. Warner D-VA
  • Peter Welch D-VT
  • Sheldon Whitehouse D-RI
  • Ron Wyden D-OR