Gregory Meeks

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Key Figures

The House of Representatives voted 219 to 211 on February 11, 2026 to terminate the tariffs President Trump had imposed on Canada under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, citing an alleged fentanyl emergency. Six Republicans crossed the aisle to join nearly all Democrats; only Rep. Jared Golden of Maine opposed the resolution from the Democratic side. The joint resolution was led by Rep. Gregory Meeks of New York and advanced to the Senate, where Trump vowed to veto it and threatened primary challenges against any Republican who voted against his tariffs.

On Feb. 10, 2026, the House rejected Speaker Mike Johnson's procedural rule 214-217 that would have blocked congressional votes to disapprove Trump's 25% tariffs on Canadian imports through July 31. Three Republicans — Thomas Massie (KY), Kevin Kiley (CA), and Don Bacon (NE) — voted with all Democrats, marking Johnson's seventh rule failure as Speaker. The next day, the House passed Rep. Gregory Meeks's privileged resolution 219-211 to terminate the national emergency underlying the Canada tariffs, with six Republicans joining all but one Democrat.

The Trump administration notified Israel of $6.67 billion in approved arms sales on January 31, 2026, bypassing standard congressional committee review for the second time. Secretary of State Rubio informed Rep. Gregory Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, just one hour before notification without justification. The package included tactical vehicles, light utility helicopters, and armored vehicle power packs; a simultaneous $9 billion Patriot missile deal for Saudi Arabia was announced the same day.

The Trump administration blocked Representative Gregory Meeks from entering ICE detention facilities during a scheduled oversight visit, with ICE officials citing national security protocols that had not previously applied to congressional inspections. Meeks, the ranking member on the House Foreign Affairs Committee, said the denial violated Congress's constitutional oversight authority. Legal scholars said the precedent, if sustained, would effectively eliminate legislative oversight of immigration detention.