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House Republicans Defend Trump's Military Actions, Reject Resolutions

12/20/2025

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House Republicans rejected Democratic resolutions that aimed to reassert congressional power over U.S. President Donald Trump’s military actions against drug cartels and Venezuela.
Florida Republicans, including Rep. María Elvira Salazar (R-Fla.), argued that Trump’s actions do not require congressional approval.
Florida Democrats supported the resolutions, criticized Trump for lacking a clear strategy, and condemned his decision to end Venezuelans' legal immigration status as hypocritical.

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House Republicans rejected Democratic resolutions that aimed to reassert congressional power over U.S. President Donald Trump’s military actions against drug cartels and Venezuela.
Florida Republicans, including Rep. María Elvira Salazar (R-Fla.), argued that Trump’s actions do not require congressional approval.
Florida Democrats supported the resolutions, criticized Trump for lacking a clear strategy, and condemned his decision to end Venezuelans' legal immigration status as hypocritical.