Senate Advances Resolution to Limit Presidential Military Action in Venezuela
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The U.S. Senate voted 52-47 to advance a resolution requiring congressional approval for future military actions in Venezuela, with five Republican senators joining Democrats.
The U.S. Senate has voted 52-47 to advance a resolution that would require President Donald Trump to obtain congressional approval before initiating further military actions in Venezuela. The measure, introduced by Senator Tim Kaine (D-Va.), mandates the removal of U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities in or against Venezuela not authorized by Congress.
Five Republican senators—Todd Young of Indiana, Lisa Murkowski of Alaska, Susan Collins of Maine, Rand Paul of Kentucky, and Josh Hawley of Missouri—joined Democrats in supporting the resolution. President Trump criticized these senators, stating they "should never be elected to office again" and asserting that the vote "greatly hampers American Self Defense and National Security, impeding the President’s Authority as Commander in Chief."
Senator Collins expressed concern over potential prolonged U.S. military involvement in Venezuela, emphasizing the necessity of congressional approval for such actions. Senator Hawley remarked that deploying troops for hostilities requires congressional authorization.
The resolution's advancement follows a recent U.S. military operation that led to the capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro. The measure now proceeds to a final Senate vote and, if passed, will require approval from the House of Representatives. President Trump has indicated he would veto the resolution if it reaches his desk.
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