House Republicans Move to Keep Putting Off Vote on Trump Tariffs

Feb. 10, 2026, 12:53 AM UTC

House Republicans on Monday advanced a procedural motion to block a vote on President Donald Trump’s tariff agenda, potentially delaying a politically uncomfortable vote on his most prominent economic policy until at least July.

The motion will be voted on by the chamber this week. Republicans have a razor-thin majority, so even a few defections could wreck the chances of extending the block, which started last March as the president began a trade clash with Canada.

House Speaker Mike Johnson said he expected the rule would be approved. “I think we’ll have the votes to delay that, for a ...

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