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Republicans join Democrats in Senate vote to rescind Trump Canada tariffs (www.theguardian.com)

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Resolution that would block tariffs passes 51-48 in Senate, in vote that shows Republican unease over president’s plans

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[–] [email protected] 23 points 4 days ago (2 children)

I feel like maybe we should call our 4 senators (AK, MW and both KY) and say thanks for voting the way the did. I am from AK, I generally don't agree with a lot of what Lisa does, but she does have a history of occasional rank breaking, and, performative or not, she is still one of the only senators who doesn't religiously fall in line.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 4 days ago (1 children)

Feeling like i should call mine and ask why they couldn't stand up with these 4.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 3 days ago

I called one and said thanks. Called the other, and told his voicemail the same thing. Not that he will listen... Useless human.

[–] [email protected] 11 points 4 days ago* (last edited 4 days ago) (1 children)

Please do - phone calls mean a lot, and I really cannot overstate this, a ridiculous amount of weight is given to them if they’re in-state; not email. Any time you can call on an issue, do.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 3 days ago (1 children)

I called both of them. One got my thanks, and one my dissatisfaction. I don't think he cares... But I did anyway.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 2 days ago

Awesome! Trust me, it might not feel like they care, but they are very data driven. Getting calls from locals is what puts the most pressure on.