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"This is a fruitless exercise and a pointless one, and I'm disappointed in it," Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R–La.) said shortly after the second vote.
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Speaker of the House Mike Johnson said the exercise is fruitless and pointless
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Mike Johnson
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News Article
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{
    "person": "Mike Johnson",
    "location": "Louisiana",
    "position": "Speaker of the House",
    "political_affiliation": "Republican"
}
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Politics
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Created
February 16, 2026 at 7:26 AM (7 months ago)
Last Updated
February 16, 2026 at 7:26 AM (7 months ago)

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The Cowardice of the Republican 'Tariff Skeptics'
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https://reason.com/2026/02/13/the-cowardice-of-the-republican-tariff-skeptics

House Republicans, despite skepticism of tariffs, voted to maintain President Trump's control over trade policy. The article criticizes their inaction, highlighting the negative impacts of the tariffs on businesses and consumers. It argues that the Republicans prioritized appeasing Trump over their stated beliefs.

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