Summary
The U.S. Senate voted on a war powers resolution that aimed to require President Trump to get Congress's approval before taking military action in Venezuela. The vote ended in a tie, and Vice President JD Vance cast the deciding vote to defeat the resolution. Some Republicans initially supported the resolution but withdrew their support before the final vote.
Key Facts
- The war powers resolution sought to limit President Trump's ability to take military action in Venezuela without Congress's approval.
- Vice President JD Vance cast a tie-breaking vote, resulting in the resolution's defeat.
- Republican Senators Todd Young and Josh Hawley initially supported the resolution but changed their votes.
- Todd Young stated he received assurances that no U.S. troops are in Venezuela and that Congress will be notified if military action becomes necessary.
- Secretary of State Marco Rubio indicated that President Trump would seek congressional authorization if U.S. forces were needed in Venezuela.
- President Trump and Secretary Rubio did not notify Congress in advance of a military operation in Venezuela.
- The military action in Venezuela involved the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and resulted in casualties.
