2 Republicans flip, defeating war powers resolution after intense Trump pressure

Duckworth Statement After Republicans Blocked Venezuela War Powers Resolution

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Combat Veteran and U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) issued the following statement after the Senate failed to pass a bipartisan War Powers Resolution—which Duckworth cosponsored—that would have prevented the use of the U.S. Armed Forces to engage in hostilities within or against Venezuela unless authorized by Congress. Last week, the same resolution advanced in the Senate by a vote of 52-47.“It is indisputable that Nicolás …

Vance Kills War Powers Resolution With Tie-Breaking Senate Vote - Real News Now

Vice President JD Vance cast the deciding vote Wednesday night to kill a War Powers Resolution aimed at limiting President Donald Trump’s military authority in Venezuela. The resolution, backed by Democrats and a handful of Republicans, failed 51–50 after Vance broke the Senate tie. Three Republicans — Rand Paul, Lisa Murkowski, and Susan Collins — crossed party lines to support the measure. But Vance, presiding over the Senate, declared the cha…

Once Again, Republicans Senators Prove They Lack the Spine to Stand up to Trump

Republicans Josh Hawley and Todd Young folded like cheap suits on a Senate measure to limit the president’s military power.

Vance casts tiebreaking war powers vote after Republicans betray Trump

'This is not another Iraq.'

War powers resolution fails in US Senate after 2 Republicans flip, Vance breaks tie • Kentucky Lantern

U.S. Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., talks to reporters at the U.S. Capitol on Saturday, June 28, 2025. (Photo by Ashley Murray/States Newsroom)WASHINGTON — Vice President JD Vance broke a tied Senate vote to block advancement of a war powers resolution that would have stopped President Donald Trump from taking further military action against Venezuela without congressional authorization. Senate Republicans used a procedural maneuver Wednesday night to…

Senate shields Trump’s war powers as voters say he’s going too far

Senate Republicans moved to protect President Donald Trump’s authority to use military force in Venezuela, blocking an effort that would have forced congressional approval for any further action. The vote locked in where the Senate stands as Trump pushes the boundaries of U.S. force overseas. The resolution failed Wednesday night after a White House pressure campaign flipped two Republican senators who had previously supported it. The final vote…