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S.J.Res. 81 · 119th Congress

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

Passed SenateForeign Trade and International Finance
IntroducedSep 18, 2025
Passed SenateOct 28, 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 52–48.

What it does

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This joint resolution terminates the national emergency that was declared by President Donald J. Trump in an executive order on July 30, 2025, that also imposed an additional 40% tariff on certain imports from Brazil based on the emergency declaration. (The executive order exempted certain products, such as civil aircraft and parts, wood pulp, precious metals, energy and energy products, and fertilizers, from this additional tariff.)

Official summary by the Congressional Research Service (Introduced in Senate, Sep 18, 2025).

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What has happened

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  1. Oct 31, 2025Held at the desk.House floor actions
  2. Oct 31, 2025Received in the House.House floor actions
  3. Oct 30, 2025Message on Senate action sent to the House.Senate
  4. Oct 28, 2025Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 48. Record Vote Number: 594. (text: CR S7778-7779) Roll call recordSenate
  5. Oct 28, 2025Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 48. Record Vote Number: 594. Roll call recordLibrary of Congress
  6. Oct 28, 2025Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S7766-7779)Senate
  7. Oct 28, 2025Senate Committee on Finance discharged pursuant to the order of 10/07/2025.Senate
  8. Oct 28, 2025Senate Committee on Finance discharged pursuant to the order of 10/07/2025.Library of Congress
  9. Sep 18, 2025Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.Senate
  10. Sep 18, 2025Introduced in SenateLibrary of Congress

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Recorded votes

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  1. Oct 28, 2025 · SenateJoint Resolution Passed 52–48
    On the Joint Resolution · needed a majority
    R 5 yes, 48 noI 2 yes, 0 noD 45 yes, 0 noEach member · Record

Cosponsors

  • Catherine Cortez Masto D-NV
  • Angus S. King, Jr. I-ME
  • Rand Paul R-KY
  • Jack Reed D-RI
  • Bernard Sanders I-VT
  • Charles E. Schumer D-NY
  • Jeanne Shaheen D-NH
  • Mark R. Warner D-VA
  • Peter Welch D-VT
  • Ron Wyden D-OR