U.S. Senate Moves to Block Trump from Waging War in Venezuela

The U.S. Senate has taken a major step to limit President Donald Trump's ability to use military force in Venezuela. In a 52-47 vote on Wednesday, senators advanced a bipartisan War Powers Resolution. This measure aims to force the withdrawal of U.S. troops from Venezuela unless Congress authorizes their continued presence. The vote follows a recent U.S. military operation that captured Venezuela's President Nicolás Maduro. The operation was widely seen as a significant escalation. A War Powers Resolution is a tool Congress can use to direct the removal of U.S. armed forces from ongoing conflicts. The Senate will now hold a final vote on the measure. If it passes, it would go to the House of Representatives. The resolution's advancement signals deep congressional concern over unilateral military action. It reflects a push to reclaim Congress's constitutional power to declare war.