Summary
Senate Republican leaders are considering tactics to prevent a vote on the Venezuela war powers resolution. This move is to avoid a political setback for President Trump after several Republicans supported the resolution. Key Republican senators are under pressure to decide their stance, as the party debates the necessity of the resolution without U.S. military presence in Venezuela.
Key Facts
- Senate Republicans are looking at ways to stop a vote on the Venezuela war powers resolution.
- The resolution has caused tension within the Republican party after some members supported it.
- President Trump strongly opposes the resolution and has personally contacted senators about it.
- The resolution is considered unnecessary by some Republicans because there are no U.S. troops in Venezuela.
- A procedural maneuver, such as a point of order, might prevent the resolution from being voted on.
- Similar strategies have been used by both parties in the past to avoid resolutions.
- Senator John Thune noted the debate on the resolution might distract from other legislative priorities, like appropriation bills.
