US Senate rejects war powers resolution aimed at limiting Trump

United States Vice President JD Vance cast a tie-breaking vote to defeat a war powers resolution requiring President Donald Trump to seek Congress’s approval for military action in Venezuela. Two Republican senators, Todd Young and Josh Hawley, withdrew support, leading to a 50-50 split vote. The resolution arose after Trump initiated an attack on Maduro, causing casualties and legal questions about Congress’s role in military decisions. Secretary of State Marco Rubio provided lukewarm assurances of congressional notification for future military actions in Venezuela, but the resolution was ultimately defeated.

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