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Senate Pushes Vote to Limit Venezuela Military Actions

10/17/2025

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A Senate group led by Sen. Tim Kaine and Sen. Adam Schiff seeks a vote to block Venezuela actions without approval.
The push follows U.S. strikes in Caribbean that killed dozens, with the Trump administration saying they target drug traffickers.
Critics question the legality and risk escalation into war.
The Senate previously blocked a measure to halt the strikes.
Kaine aims for a narrower resolution to gain more Republican backing.

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Story summary

A Senate group led by Sen. Tim Kaine and Sen. Adam Schiff seeks a vote to block Venezuela actions without approval.
The push follows U.S. strikes in Caribbean that killed dozens, with the Trump administration saying they target drug traffickers.
Critics question the legality and risk escalation into war.
The Senate previously blocked a measure to halt the strikes.
Kaine aims for a narrower resolution to gain more Republican backing.