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S.J.Res. 88 · 119th Congress

A joint resolution terminating the national emergency declared to impose global tariffs.

Passed SenateForeign Trade and International Finance
IntroducedOct 7, 2025
Passed SenateOct 30, 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 51–47.

What it does

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This joint resolution terminates the national emergency declared by President Donald J. Trump on April 2, 2025, which imposed a 10% tariff on most imports to the United States and additional duties on specified trading partners.

Official summary by the Congressional Research Service (Passed Senate, Oct 30, 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 30, 2025Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 47. Record Vote Number: 600. (text: CR S7843) Roll call recordSenate
  5. Oct 30, 2025Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 47. Record Vote Number: 600. Roll call recordLibrary of Congress
  6. Oct 30, 2025Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S7842-7843)Senate
  7. Oct 30, 2025Senate Committee on Finance discharged by Unanimous Consent.Senate
  8. Oct 30, 2025Senate Committee on Finance discharged by Unanimous Consent.Library of Congress
  9. Oct 7, 2025Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.Senate
  10. Oct 7, 2025Introduced in SenateLibrary of Congress

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Recorded votes

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  1. Oct 30, 2025 · SenateJoint Resolution Passed 51–47
    On the Joint Resolution · needed a majority
    R 4 yes, 47 noI 2 yes, 0 noD 45 yes, 0 noEach member · Record

Cosponsors

  • Tim Kaine D-VA
  • Rand Paul R-KY
  • Charles E. Schumer D-NY
  • Jeanne Shaheen D-NH
  • Elizabeth Warren D-MA
  • Peter Welch D-VT