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WATCH LIVE: Senate expected to vote on war powers resolution to limit Trump after Venezuela raid

WATCH LIVE: Senate expected to vote on war powers resolution to limit Trump after Venezuela raid

Summary

The U.S. Senate plans to vote on a resolution that would limit President Trump's ability to attack Venezuela without congressional approval. This follows a U.S. military operation that captured Venezuela's President Nicolás Maduro.

Key Facts

  • The Senate is voting on a resolution about President Trump's military actions in Venezuela.
  • The resolution would require President Trump to get Congress's permission before more attacks on Venezuela.
  • This vote comes after the U.S. military captured Venezuela's President Nicolás Maduro.
  • President Trump's administration is involved in trying to gain control over Venezuela's oil resources.
  • Democrats have tried before to pass resolutions limiting Trump's actions in Venezuela, but they did not succeed.
  • The vote is significant as it is a test for how Republicans in Congress will react to President Trump's actions in Venezuela.

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