US Senate kills resolution that would have limited Trump action in Venezuela

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 3 min read 100% complete by Lauren Gambino and agenciesJanuary 15, 2026 at 02:30 AM

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The US Senate narrowly defeated a resolution intended to limit President Trump's ability to take military action against Venezuela without Congressional approval. The resolution initially gained bipartisan support, but Senators Hawley and Young switched their votes after receiving assurances from the Trump administration. The vote resulted in a tie, broken by Senator Vance, with Republicans largely opposing the measure. Democrats argued the resolution's defeat emboldens Trump's foreign policy ambitions, while Republicans who changed their votes cited assurances regarding the absence of US troops in Venezuela and the expectation of Congressional authorization for major military operations. The vote highlights growing concerns in Congress regarding the President's expanding foreign policy powers, particularly after a recent US military action in Venezuela.

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Marco Rubio 50% Rand Paul 50% Lisa Murkowski 50% Susan Collins 50% Tim Kaine 60% JD Vance 60% Chuck Schumer 60% Todd Young ×370% Josh Hawley ×370% Venezuela ×480% United States Senate ×485% Donald Trump ×790%

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