House Defies Trump in Bipartisan Vote to Rescind Canada Tariffs
On February 11, 2026, the U.S. House of Representatives voted 219–211 to pass a resolution to rescind the tariffs President Trump imposed on Canada.
Key facts regarding the vote:
Bipartisan Support: Six Republicans—Don Bacon (NE), Thomas Massie (KY), Brian Fitzpatrick (PA), Kevin Kiley (CA), Dan Newhouse (WA), and Jeff Hurd (CO)—joined nearly all Democrats to support the measure.
Targeting Emergency Powers: The resolution (H. J. Res. 72) specifically aims to terminate the national emergency declaration President Trump used to justify the 25% tariffs on Canadian imports.
Next Steps: While the Senate previously passed similar measures in October 2025, it must now take up this specific House resolution.
Likely Veto: Despite passing the House, the measure is considered largely symbolic because President Trump has threatened to veto it, and Congress currently lacks the two-thirds majority in both chambers required for an override.
The vote occurred following a procedural breakthrough on Tuesday where a handful of Republicans joined Democrats to force the bill to the floor against the wishes of House GOP leadership.