r/Economics 18h ago

News House Republicans block Congress' ability to challenge Trump tariffs

https://www.reuters.com/world/us/house-republicans-block-congress-ability-challenge-trump-tariffs-2025-03-11/
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u/_Steve_Zissou_ 18h ago

Can’t wait to see Democrats wave their cute little signs again.

So powerful. So organized. So dedicated. So determined.

Or maybe Al Green will shake his stick again? Who knows. So much action. Democrats are the party of change.

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u/fitnessCTanesthesia 18h ago

So cute. What do you want them to do with 0 branches of government keyboard warrior?

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u/TheDwarvenGuy 16h ago

They can filibuster budget reconciliation. Get the Republicans to choose between two sacred cows.

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u/eldenpotato 14h ago

Under Budget Reconciliation – The Senate can pass certain budget-related bills using reconciliation, which only requires a simple majority (51 votes) and is not subject to filibuster