US Senate advances resolution to curb Trump military authority in Venezuela

Al JazeeraCenterEN 4 min read 100% complete by Joseph StepanskyJanuary 8, 2026 at 05:44 PM

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The US Senate advanced a resolution on Thursday aimed at limiting President Trump's authority to take military action against Venezuela without congressional approval. The procedural vote to advance the war powers resolution passed 52-47, with some Republicans joining Democrats. If passed by both the Senate and House, the resolution would require Trump to remove US forces from imminent hostilities in or against Venezuela without further congressional authorization. While the resolution faces hurdles, including a potential presidential veto, it is seen as a symbolic rebuke of Trump's foreign policy, particularly his recent military abduction of Venezuelan President Maduro. The move highlights growing bipartisan concern over presidential war powers and seeks to reassert Congress's constitutional role in decisions of war and peace.

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Center for International Policy 40% Cavan Kharrazian 40% Dylan Williams 40% Demand Progress 40% US Capitol 50% Washington, DC 60% Republican Party ×370% Nicolas Maduro (Maduro) ×270% Congress ×270% US Senate ×480% Donald Trump ×790% Venezuela ×690%

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venezuela 100% donald trump 90% military action 80% us senate 80% congressional authorization 70% war powers resolution 70% unilateral military action 60% nicolas maduro 60% bipartisan vote 50% constitutional role 40%