The House of Representatives is gearing up for a critical vote on Wednesday that could significantly challenge President Donald Trump's key economic policy on tariffs. This move comes after House Speaker Mike Johnson's unsuccessful attempt to quell a growing rebellion within his own party over the administration's ongoing trade disputes.

The resolution, spearheaded by Democratic Representative Gregory Meeks of New York, aims to overturn the president's controversial tariffs on Canadian imports. The initiative gained momentum after Republican Representatives Kevin Kiley of California, Don Bacon of Nebraska, and Thomas Massie of Kentucky broke ranks with party leadership. This trio helped defeat a procedural rule that would have blocked such measures, expressing concerns about the concentration of power within the House leadership at the expense of individual members' authority.

“I don’t think that the House should be limiting the authority of members and enlarging the power of leadership at the expense of our members,” Kiley explained to POLITICO.

With Speaker Johnson managing only a slim majority, and with solid Democratic support coupled with additional expected GOP defections, the Meeks resolution is anticipated to pass. Observers are now closely watching other Republicans like Dan Newhouse of Washington and Zach Nunn of Iowa, who showed initial hesitance but ultimately supported the leadership in the procedural vote.

The potential approval of the Meeks resolution could open the door for Democrats to push for more votes to repeal Trump's tariffs on other countries such as Mexico and Brazil, echoing bipartisan efforts in the Senate aimed at reining in the administration's trade policies.

“What we want to show is that really this should be a bipartisan issue,” Meeks stated, underscoring the national attention on this matter.

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Senate Majority Leader John Thune has initiated steps towards a vote on extending funding for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), although Democratic support remains crucial to avoid a looming shutdown.

Meanwhile, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and Senator Adam Schiff are introducing legislation directing the Government Accountability Office to investigate the Trump administration's management of Venezuelan oil sale proceeds. This inquiry is expected to commence swiftly, with findings due within 90 days of its initiation.

On another front, Attorney General Pam Bondi is scheduled to testify before the House Judiciary Committee concerning the Department of Justice's handling of various sensitive issues, including the Jeffrey Epstein case and the prosecution of former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.

As these events unfold, the ramifications of Wednesday's vote could extend far beyond tariff policies, potentially reshaping the political landscape as bipartisan efforts gain traction in challenging the administration's trade strategies.