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Senate Blocks Cuba Withdrawal Debate Amid Trump’s Terror List Move

4/29/2026

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The U.S. Senate voted 51-47 to block debate on Tim Kaine’s resolution to remove forces from Cuba.
David Adler warned President Donald Trump is preparing military action against Cuba while Democratic senators said a war would cost billions, worsen humanitarian crisis, and breach Constitution’s war-declaration rule.
President Donald Trump placed Cuba on the State Sponsors of Terrorism list, tightened the embargo and caused power loss for many Cubans.

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The U.S. Senate voted 51-47 to block debate on Tim Kaine’s resolution to remove forces from Cuba.
David Adler warned President Donald Trump is preparing military action against Cuba while Democratic senators said a war would cost billions, worsen humanitarian crisis, and breach Constitution’s war-declaration rule.
President Donald Trump placed Cuba on the State Sponsors of Terrorism list, tightened the embargo and caused power loss for many Cubans.