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House Rejects Bid to Limit Trump's Military Action in Venezuela

1/23/2026

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The U.S. House rejected a resolution to prevent U.S. President Donald Trump from deploying U.S. military forces to Venezuela, with the vote falling short of a majority.
Two Republicans joined Democrats in supporting the resolution, signaling GOP pushback against Trump's foreign policy.
Democrats argue Congress must assert its wartime powers, especially after recent military actions against Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.
Critics say Trump's approach is isolating the United States internationally.

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The U.S. House rejected a resolution to prevent U.S. President Donald Trump from deploying U.S. military forces to Venezuela, with the vote falling short of a majority.
Two Republicans joined Democrats in supporting the resolution, signaling GOP pushback against Trump's foreign policy.
Democrats argue Congress must assert its wartime powers, especially after recent military actions against Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.
Critics say Trump's approach is isolating the United States internationally.