Senate votes to block Trump military action
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Key Points:
- The Senate voted 52-47 to block President Trump from further military action in Venezuela, requiring him to seek Congressional approval before any future use of U.S. military force there.
- The measure, a War Powers Resolution, was introduced by Democratic Sen. Tim Kaine and Republican Sen. Rand Paul and passed a procedural vote indicating enough support for final passage.
- President Trump criticized five Republican senators who joined Democrats to pass the measure, calling for them to never be elected again, while the senators defended their stance citing constitutional authority.
- The strike that captured Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro was authorized by Trump without Congressional consultation, which his allies justified as a law enforcement operation rather than an act of war.
- Some Republicans, including
