The procedural vote to push forward with the war powers resolution resulted in 52 in favor and 47 against, with several Republicans joining Democrats in support.
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On Thursday, the US Senate backed a measure that would prevent President Donald Trump from initiating military actions against Venezuela unless authorized by Congress, creating an avenue for further debate in the 100-member body.
A procedural vote to advance the war powers resolution ended with a tally of 52 to 47, with a few Republicans siding with all Democrats in support.
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This vote occurred shortly after US forces apprehended Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro during a bold military operation in Caracas. Two prior attempts to introduce similar measures were thwarted last year by Trump’s Republican allies as the administration intensified military activities against Venezuela, launching strikes on vessels in the southern Caribbean since September.
A procedural vote to advance the war powers resolution ended with a tally of 52 to 47, with a few Republicans siding with all Democrats in support.
Also Read: US control of Venezuelan oil threatens China’s Belt and Road loans, Caribbean caught in great power crossfire
This vote occurred shortly after US forces apprehended Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro during a bold military operation in Caracas. Two prior attempts to introduce similar measures were thwarted last year by Trump’s Republican allies as the administration intensified military activities against Venezuela, launching strikes on vessels in the southern Caribbean since September.
(Edited by : Navneet Singh)
