🚨 BREAKING NEWS 🚨
🇺🇸 US Senate blocks war powers resolution on Venezuela after Trump pressure
The U.S. Senate rejected a resolution that would have limited President Donald Trump’s authority to launch further military action against Venezuela, following intense pressure from the White House.
⚖️ The vote ended 50–50, with Vice President JD Vance casting the tie-breaking vote to defeat the measure.
🔄 Two Republican senators — Josh Hawley and Todd Young — flipped their votes, siding with Trump after initially supporting the resolution.
📌 Context:
Democrats forced the vote after U.S. troops captured former Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro in a surprise operation earlier this month. The resolution aimed to reaffirm Congress’ constitutional authority over war powers.
🗣️ Senate Democrats warned the decision opens the door to expanded military action without congressional approval, while Republican leaders dismissed the effort as “anti-Trump hysteria.”
🌎 Why it matters:
The vote highlights growing concern in Washington over Trump’s foreign policy ambitions, rising tensions in Latin America, and the balance of power between Congress and the presidency.
⏱️ Status:
The resolution is blocked for now, but Democrats say more war powers votes are coming.
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