US Senate Blocks Effort to Curb Trump's Venezuela War Powers
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Moneycontrol•15-01-2026, 08:46
US Senate Blocks Effort to Curb Trump's Venezuela War Powers
- •US Senate Republicans blocked a resolution aiming to prevent President Trump from further military action in Venezuela without Congressional approval.
- •The vote was 51-50, with Vice President JD Vance breaking the tie, after Trump pressured Republican members.
- •Opponents argued the resolution was unnecessary as the US currently has no troops on the ground in Venezuela, following the capture of President Nicolas Maduro.
- •Supporters cited a US naval blockade and Trump's threats of military action as reasons for the resolution.
- •The vote highlights Congressional concern over Trump's foreign policy and the debate over presidential vs. Congressional war powers.
Why It Matters: US Senate Republicans, under pressure from Trump, blocked a resolution to limit his Venezuela war powers.
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