Summary
At least a dozen House Republicans are considering backing Rep. Don Bacon’s (R-Neb.) bill to limit presidential power over tariffs, directly challenging Trump, who has threatened a veto.
The bill would require congressional approval for tariffs to last beyond 40 days and allow Congress to repeal them anytime.
Senators from both parties support a companion bill.
Some GOP lawmakers cite harm to farmers and constitutional oversight duties as reasons to support the measure, though others hesitate due to Trump’s influence and veto warning.
“We’re thinking about maybe, possibly, some time in the near future, growing a spine… Maybe… If ya know, he does what he says he’s gonna do, then, yeah, we’ll probably have to do something about that. Maybe…”