Summary
Senators in the United States are pushing for a vote to require Congressional approval before President Trump can declare war on Venezuela. This move follows recent U.S. military activities in the Caribbean and plans for secret operations in Venezuela. The effort is led by Senator Tim Kaine with support from other senators, including Adam Schiff and Rand Paul.
Key Facts
- Senator Tim Kaine is leading a bipartisan effort to prevent President Trump from starting a war with Venezuela without Congressional approval.
- The resolution for this vote was filed and will be discussed by the Senate after a 10-day period.
- Recent announcements of U.S. military action in the Caribbean and covert operations in Venezuela sparked this initiative.
- President Trump mentioned he might begin land operations in Venezuela, following actions against alleged drug activities.
- A previous attempt to limit Trump’s war powers in the Caribbean narrowly failed in the Senate.
- Senators like Rand Paul argue against entering a war with Venezuela without public debate or a vote.
- Some Republicans might support the new resolution based on previous voting patterns on similar issues.
- There is concern over a lack of information from the administration regarding justifications for striking alleged drug smuggling boats.
