Summary
The U.S. House of Representatives voted on two Democrat-led resolutions aiming to limit President Trump's military actions in Venezuela. Both resolutions narrowly failed, but a few Republicans joined Democrats in supporting them. This vote followed claims of U.S. military actions against vessels in the Americas.
Key Facts
- Two resolutions aimed to limit U.S. military action in Venezuela were voted on in the House.
- The first resolution wanted U.S. forces withdrawn from Venezuela unless Congress approved their presence.
- It failed with a vote of 211 for and 213 against, with three Republicans supporting it.
- The second resolution tried to block military strikes on certain groups in the Western Hemisphere.
- It also failed with a vote of 210 for and 216 against, with two Republican supporters.
- The U.S. military said it struck 26 vessels in recent months, leading to at least 99 deaths.
- Military actions are part of a broader campaign said to target drug operations.
