Archive · 9 Jan 2026
Senate Advances War Powers Resolution on Venezuela
The US Senate voted to advance a resolution that would stop President Trump from taking more military actions in Venezuela without asking Congress first.
This vote showed that some Republicans are worried about Trump's plans.
The resolution passed with 52 votes in favor and 47 against, with a few Republicans joining Democrats.
However, it's unlikely to become a law because Trump would probably veto it, and the House of Representatives is also controlled by Republicans.
The vote happened after the US military captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro.
Some senators are also worried about Trump's ideas about taking control of Greenland.
The resolution is important because it shows that some lawmakers want to make sure Congress has a say in military actions.
The US Senate advanced a resolution to limit Trump's military actions in Venezuela without congressional approval.
The vote was 52-47, with five Republicans joining all Democrats in favor.
The resolution is unlikely to become law due to expected House opposition and a Trump veto.
Concerns were raised about Trump's ambitions, including potential military action in Greenland.
The vote followed the US military's capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro.
- Who
- US Senate, President Donald Trump
- What
- Advancement of a war powers resolution to limit military actions in Venezuela
- When
- January 8, 2025
- Where
- Washington, D.C.
- Why
- To assert congressional control over military actions and address concerns over Trump's expanding ambitions
- Resolution
- War Powers resolution to limit Trump's military actions in Venezuela
- Vote Count
- 52-47 in favor of advancing the resolution
- Key Republicans
- Rand Paul, Lisa Murkowski, Josh Hawley, Susan Collins, Todd Young
- Maduro's Capture
- Seized in a nighttime raid by US military
- Congressional Authorization
- Required for prolonged military operations under US Constitution
- Trump's Stance
- Seeks to control Venezuela's oil and government
- Greenland Mention
- Trump's ambitions raise concerns about military action
- House and Veto
- Resolution unlikely to become law due to House and expected veto
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