US EditionUS lawmakers to force vote on war powers if Trump attacks Venezuela
Senators plan to file a War Powers resolution to block U.S. military strikes in Venezuela after at least 21 strikes killed 83 people, citing constitutional concerns.
- On Dec 2, a group of senators including Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, Sen. Tim Kaine, and Sen. Rand Paul said they will file a War Powers Resolution to force a congressional vote if the administration strikes inside Venezuela.
- The backdrop includes allegations that Republican-led congressional committees cited a months-long campaign without congressional approval and reports allege Pete Hegseth, Secretary of Defense, ordered a second strike on Sep 2 targeting survivors.
- US troops have carried out at least 21 strikes on alleged drug boats in the Caribbean and Pacific in the past three months, killing at least 83 people.
- Senate Republicans' prior blocks in November and October mean lawmakers warned unauthorised military action would risk servicemembers' lives and be a costly mistake.
- Legally, Congress can terminate US military use in Venezuela under section 601 unless authorized by war declaration; Sen. Mike Rounds said lawmakers must establish facts amid legal concerns.
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US lawmakers to force vote on war powers if Trump attacks Venezuela
A group of U.S. senators who have tried repeatedly to rein in President Donald Trump's aggression against Venezuela said on Tuesday they would file a new resolution to force a congressional vote on the issue if the administration carries out a strike within the country.
US Lawmakers To Force Vote On War Powers If Trump Attacks Venezuela
A group of US senators who have tried repeatedly to rein in President Trump's aggression against Venezuela said they would file a new resolution to force a congressional vote on the issue if the administration carries out a strike within the country.
Senators vow push to prohibit US military action in Venezuela if Trump pursues strikes against the country
Senators Chuck Schumer and Tim Kaine have indicated that if President Donald Trump targets Venezuela militarily, they will seek to prohibit U.S. military action against the country.
Members of the US House of Representatives have submitted their own resolution prohibiting Trump from fighting without congressional authorization
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