House Rejects Speaker Johnson's Effort to Block Tariff Votes

The vote is a stinging rebuke of GOP leadership that paves the way for challenges to Trump's signature economic policy.

Published on Feb. 10, 2026

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House lawmakers on Tuesday rejected an attempt by Speaker Mike Johnson (R., La.) to block votes on resolutions disapproving of President Trump's tariffs—a stinging blow to his leadership that paves the way for lawmakers to potentially rebuke Trump's signature economic policy.

Why it matters

This vote represents a rare break between Republican leadership and the Trump administration, potentially setting the stage for a confrontation over the president's trade policies.

The details

The procedural step failed with 217 opposed and 214 in favor, with three Republicans joining all 214 Democrats in voting against the measure, enough to sink it in the narrowly divided chamber.

  • The vote took place on Tuesday, February 11, 2026.

The players

Mike Johnson

A Republican representative from Louisiana who serves as the Speaker of the House.

Donald Trump

The President of the United States whose tariff policies are being challenged.

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What’s next

The House is now expected to move forward with votes on resolutions disapproving of President Trump's tariffs, setting up a potential confrontation with the administration.

The takeaway

This vote represents a rare break between Republican leadership and the Trump administration, potentially signaling growing unease within the party over the president's trade policies and their economic impact.