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Senate Debates Venezuela War Powers Amid GOP Divisions

1/14/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump’s Senate allies may block a war powers resolution on Venezuela after a bipartisan group voted to debate.
Some Republicans seek to table the resolution, arguing there is no U.S. troop presence.
Vice President JD Vance could break a tie if needed.
The Senate moved the resolution to the floor.
House Republicans criticized the Senate's actions as political theater following Trump's Venezuelan military actions.

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Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump’s Senate allies may block a war powers resolution on Venezuela after a bipartisan group voted to debate.
Some Republicans seek to table the resolution, arguing there is no U.S. troop presence.
Vice President JD Vance could break a tie if needed.
The Senate moved the resolution to the floor.
House Republicans criticized the Senate's actions as political theater following Trump's Venezuelan military actions.