SENATE REBUKES TRUMP: VOTES TO CURB VENEZUELA MILITARY ACTION
GREATRIBUNTVNEWS–THE US Senate has voted to advance a resolution barring President Donald Trump from taking further military action against Venezuela without congressional authorization. The vote was 52-47, with five Republicans joining Democrats in favor of the measure .
Key Issues:
– Constitutional Authority : “Less than courageous members of Congress fall all over themselves to avoid taking responsibility, to avoid the momentous vote of declaring war,” said Senator Rand Paul. “But make no mistake, bombing another nation’s capital and removing their leader is an act of war, plain and simple. No provision in the Constitution provides such power to the presidency.”
– Trump’s Venezuela Plans: Trump stated, “We will rebuild it in a very profitable way,” and “I would say much longer” when asked about US oversight duration.
– Bipartisan Support : Five Republicans (Rand Paul, Lisa Murkowski, Susan Collins, Todd Young, and Josh Hawley) joined Democrats in supporting the resolution.
– *Symbolic Move*: The resolution faces an uphill battle in the House and likely veto by Trump.
Venezuela’s top lawmaker, Jorge Rodriguez, told Reuters on Thursday that a significant number of foreign and Venezuelan prisoners would be freed during the day.
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