The U.S. Senate narrowly rejected a resolution Wednesday to restrict President Donald Trump’s authority to conduct military strikes abroad following a series of controversial attacks on boats in the Caribbean. The measure, introduced by Democratic Sens. Tim Kaine (VA) and Adam Schiff (CA), failed 48–51. Only two Republicans, Rand Paul (KY) and Lisa Murkowski (AK), joined Democrats in support, while Sen. John Fetterman (PA) voted against it.
The resolution sought to reaffirm Congress’ constitutional power to authorize hostilities under the 1973 War Powers Resolution. Since September, Trump has approved four strikes in international waters near Venezuela, claiming the vessels carried drug cartel members. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Secretary of State Marco Rubio defended the operations as “targeted strikes against imminent threats.”
Kaine and Schiff criticized the administration for bypassing Congress and offering no evidence to justify the attacks, which killed at least 21 people. Venezuela condemned the strikes as “illegal incursions.” Paul questioned the intelligence used, warning that “one in four” intercepted boats lack drugs.
The failed vote leaves Trump’s authority intact as lawmakers push for greater transparency on the military actions.
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