Sánchez: Finally, one chamber of Congress shows backbone on tariffs, stands up to Trump

October 29, 2025 Press Release WASHINGTON – Ways and Means Trade Subcommittee Ranking Member Linda T. Sánchez issued the following statement after the Senate voted last night to terminate President Trump’s tariffs on Brazilian imports: “It’s about time one chamber of Congress stood up to President Trump and reclaimed our constitutional authority over tariffs. Too bad the House can’t show the same backbone because of Speaker Johnson’s rule blocking votes on tariffs. “Instead of leaving us on a permanent vacation while the government is in crisis, the speaker should bring us back and repeal his rule blocking tariff votes so we can end this shutdown, eliminate the abusive tariffs choking our economy and get back to work delivering real solutions for the American people.” Background Ranking Member Sánchez introduced the Stopping a Rogue President on Trade Act , a bill that would turn off most of President Trump’s tariffs and require congressional approval for any new tariffs imposed by the president. The bill has the support of all Ways and Means Democrats. ### Issues : Labor and Trade