The U.S. House of Representatives derailed the Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) bill Friday, legislation that Roll Call says “supports U.S. workers who have lost their jobs as a result of trade deals.”

It was huge blow for President Barack Obama’s plans on getting approval to fast-track trade deals.

Concerned about protecting American workers, Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi turned against the plan in spite of a last-ditch visit from the president with Democrats to try and persuade them to support him.

U.S. House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi speaks after Rep. Mark Takai was sworn in at the federal courthouse in Honolulu in January.

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Reps. Tulsi Gbbard and Mark Takai were in the majority voting “nay” in the 302-126 vote. Only 40 Democrats voted “aye.”

The House plans to reconsider TAA next week, says Roll Call, “giving Obama the weekend the lobby Democrats in hopes of saving the package.”

Passage of TAA was necessary to advance Trade Promotion Authority, “which would fast-track a potential 12-nation trade deal with Pacific countries.”

Representatives also voted 219-211 on the TPA bill following the TAA vote. Pelosi, Gabbard and Takai voted “nay” on that legislation as well.

Takai released a statement afterward:

“I have consistently said that Congress needs to play a role in the negotiations regarding the Trans-Pacific Partnership. While I of course support the expansion of America’s economic opportunities, I also recognize the fact that we need fair trade, not free trade. Trade agreements must be carefully considered to examine their impacts and how it will affect the citizens of our nation. By allowing the President to have fast track authority we are negating an important voice for the American people and potentially imperiling our economy and environment.”

Both the TPA and TAA bills must pass to be sent to the president for his signature.