Nonetheless, several members felt the need to distance themselves from this radical stance by making clear where they really stood. North Carolina Senator Thom Tillis supported the motion but said he would not vote in favour of legislation that said the same thing. Republican Speaker of the House, Paul Ryan, gave a recent speech decrying the tariffs, but then told reporters that he would not support legislation designed to stop them. Similar views were echoed by other Republicans.
To have the courage of your convictions means doing what you believe is right even if others might not agree or approve. I think that it is safe to say that Republican Senators have distinguished themselves by showing neither courage nor convictions. If they have principles, they must be even more flexible than those of Groucho.