Senate Advances Resolution Preventing Trump From Further Military Force In Venezuela Without Approval

The Senate voted 52-47 on a bipartisan measure to restrict President Trump's military actions in Venezuela. This vote followed Trump's threats after a military operation to capture Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro. The legislation, introduced by Senator Kaine, aimed to block Trump from using military force without Congressional approval. Five Republicans joined all Democrats in supporting the motion to advance the resolution. Senator Kaine criticized Trump's actions as a potential illegal war, lacking congressional authorization. The upcoming full Senate vote is expected to pass, despite expected resistance. While unlikely to become law due to a likely Trump veto, it sends a strong symbolic message. Senators like Collins and Murkowski supported the measure to assert Congress's war powers. Senator Paul emphasized that military action constitutes an act of war, with the President lacking the Constitutional power for such actions.