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US Senate Blocks New Military Actions by Trump in Venezuela - Even Republicans Oppose

Published January 9, 2026, 05:21
US Senate Blocks New Military Actions by Trump in Venezuela - Even Republicans Oppose

The US Senate has blocked any new military actions against Venezuela, in the event that Donald Trump decided to do so. The resolution passed with 52 votes in favor and 47 against, with the participation of Republican senators alongside the Democrats. The vote comes just days after the US military operation in Caracas, which led to the arrest of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro. Senators are seeking to limit Trump's power to launch arbitrary military interventions. Some Republicans have expressed concerns about the cost and consequences of a prolonged campaign for regime change in Venezuela. They argue that the US Constitution requires Congressional approval for such an operation. The passage of the resolution in the Senate is a significant victory for senators promoting the control of war powers. However, to become law, it must also be approved by the House of Representatives with a two-thirds vote.