On January 8, 2026, the U.S. Senate moved forward a War Powers Resolution to restrict President Donald Trump from further military actions in Venezuela without Congressional approval. The vote, with a 52-47 result, included support from all Democrats and five Republican senators. The resolution was a response to a surprise U.S. military operation capturing Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, leading to bipartisan concerns about executive overreach. The measure still requires approval by the House and the president’s signature to become law. The White House voiced strong opposition, framing U.S. actions in Venezuela as lawful and necessary for national security. Analysts have described the vote as a rare rebuke by Congress against the president’s military strategy.
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