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GOP Rejects War Powers Resolution Amid Trump Pressure

1/15/2026

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Senate Republicans dismissed a war powers resolution aimed at limiting U.S. President Donald Trump's military actions against Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro.
Two GOP senators reversed their support under pressure from U.S. President Donald Trump.
Democrats criticized the dismissal as stifling debate over Trump's foreign policy.
House Democrats plan to introduce a similar resolution soon.
A poll shows more than half of U.S. adults believe Trump has overstepped his military authority.

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Senate Republicans dismissed a war powers resolution aimed at limiting U.S. President Donald Trump's military actions against Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro.
Two GOP senators reversed their support under pressure from U.S. President Donald Trump.
Democrats criticized the dismissal as stifling debate over Trump's foreign policy.
House Democrats plan to introduce a similar resolution soon.
A poll shows more than half of U.S. adults believe Trump has overstepped his military authority.