Lawmakers passed a resolution that terminated the national emergency President Donald Trump declared to impose tariffs on Canada. The House voted 219 to 211 on February 11, 2026. Six Republicans joined nearly all Democrats to support the measure.
Vote Breakdown
Gregory Meeks, a New York Democrat, sponsored Joint Resolution 72. Republicans who voted yes included Don Bacon, a Nebraska representative; Kevin Kiley, a California representative; Thomas Massie, a Kentucky representative.
Dan Newhouse, a Washington representative; Brian Fitzpatrick, a Pennsylvania representative; and Jeff Hurd, a Colorado representative. Jared Golden, a Maine Democrat, voted no.
Reasons for Defection
Republicans cited economic harm. Don Bacon stated, “We have a trade agreement, and I think they’ve been a good ally, and I think they’ve been unfairly attacked by the administration, and so I’m going to oppose it – I’m going to oppose the tariffs.”
Additionally, he described the tariffs as a “net negative” and a “significant tax that American consumers, manufacturers, and farmers are paying.” Thomas Massie argued, “taxing authority is vested in the House of Representatives, not the Executive.”
However the tariffs stemmed from Trump’s February 2025 emergency declaration over fentanyl smuggling, despite minimal drug flow from Canada.
Trump’s Response
President Trump reacted swiftly on Truth Social. He wrote, “Any Republican, in the House or the Senate, that votes against TARIFFS will seriously suffer the consequences come Election time, and that includes Primaries!”
He added, “TARIFFS have given us Economic and National Security, and no Republican should be responsible for destroying this privilege.”
Next StepsThe resolution advanced to the Senate. Previously four Senate Republicans supported a similar measure. Meanwhile Democrats planned additional votes on other tariffs. Trump would likely veto the bill if it passed.
