The tariffs are designed to inflict pain — on consumers, on businesses, on entire communities — so that Trump can dole out relief in exchange for obedience. He’s creating a crisis that only he can “solve,” and he’s holding the economy hostage to get what he wants.

Now, Congress has a choice. And whether they act — or cave — depends on how much heat they’re feeling from the public.

Enter: The Privileged Resolution

Under the National Emergencies Act, Congress has a powerful tool to fight back against the Trump tariffs. They can fast-track a vote in both chambers on a privileged resolution to terminate Trump’s fake emergency and block the tariffs.

✅ These resolutions can’t be buried in committee
✅ They can’t be filibustered in the Senate
✅ They force a vote — putting every single Member of Congress on the record

Democrats are already moving. Senator Ron Wyden is leading in the Senate. Rep. Greg Meeks is leading in the House. This is real momentum — but we need to make it impossible to ignore.

The Trump Veto and Why It’s Important to Force the Votes Anyway

Trump has already said he’ll veto the resolution. That’s not an excuse to back down. It’s a reason to fight harder. Congress must move forward, regardless of the veto threat. Here’s why:

Even if the resolution doesn’t become law, the fight matters. It puts every Member of Congress on the record. It creates headlines and builds public pressure. It slows Trump down and exposes the authoritarian game he’s playing. And it shows the country that Democrats will not go quietly while he abuses power.

This isn’t just a symbolic vote. It’s a test. And we need to make sure every Democrat passes it — and every Republican is forced to own their complicity.

Now, we know this is a lot about process. But there’s one more thing you need to know:

Republicans might change the rules so that we can’t fast track this resolution — thereby burying it. They’ve done this before. But if they do, we’ve got a back up plan: The discharge petition. If 218 House members sign on, they can force a vote to the floor — no matter what Mike Johnson says.

So, here’s what we need you to do right now:

• Check out our explainer, which lays out the stakes, the process, and what we expect to see from our Members of Congress — and help us spread the word.
• If you have a Democratic representative, call and tell them to force a vote to end Trump’s fake emergency and be ready to launch a discharge petition if Republicans try to bury it. 👉 Get the script 
• If you have a Republican representative, demand they defend Congress’s constitutional power by opposing any rule changes and signing the discharge petition if needed. 👉 Get the script 
• If you have a Democratic senator (or two!), urge them to support the resolution, speak out loudly, and make it politically painful for Republicans to stay silent. 👉 Get the script 
• If you have a Republican senator (or two!), tell them to vote yes to end the emergency — because this precedent will outlive Trump, and they’ll own it forever. 👉 Get the script 

Congress has the tools. If they don’t act, it’s not because they couldn’t.

It’s because they wouldn’t.

Let’s make them act.