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Senator Hawley Defies Trump, Backs War Powers Resolution

1/14/2026

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Senator Joshua Hawley (R-Mo.) voted with Democrats to advance a war powers resolution that would limit U.S. President Donald Trump’s actions in Venezuela.
The Senate approved the procedural vote 52-47, requiring congressional authorization for future military operations.
Hawley framed the vote as a constitutional issue, saying Congress should authorize any ground troops.
Trump supporters labeled Hawley a "RINO" and urged voters to remember the vote in upcoming elections.

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Senator Joshua Hawley (R-Mo.) voted with Democrats to advance a war powers resolution that would limit U.S. President Donald Trump’s actions in Venezuela.
The Senate approved the procedural vote 52-47, requiring congressional authorization for future military operations.
Hawley framed the vote as a constitutional issue, saying Congress should authorize any ground troops.
Trump supporters labeled Hawley a "RINO" and urged voters to remember the vote in upcoming elections.