The United States Senate approved this Thursday a resolution that limits President Donald Trump’s ability to order new military actions against Venezuela without authorization from Congress, in an unusual bipartisan challenge that seeks to curb his ambitions in the region, breaking news reports report.
The measure, which will now go to the House of Representatives, could redefine the scope of presidential power in war matters if it becomes law.
The resolution passed 52-47, with several Republicans joining Democrats. “It is time for Congress to assert its control over military actions of this type,” said Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va. The vote took place just five days after the military operation in Caracas that culminated with the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Florestransferred to New York to face narcoterrorism charges. The attack left at least 100 dead, according to Venezuelan authorities.
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