U.S. Senate Moves to Limit Trump’s Military Powers After Venezuela Raid

The U.S. Senate is preparing to debate a resolution aimed at preventing President Trump from ordering further military action against Venezuela without congressional approval.

The U.S. Senate is set to consider a resolution that would bar President Donald Trump from taking further military action against Venezuela without congressional approval.

Reuters reported on Thursday that the vote follows the recent detention of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro during a U.S. military operation in Caracas, sharply escalating tensions between the two countries.

Republicans have so far blocked similar measures, though two Republican senators backed the resolution in the most recent vote, signaling rare bipartisan concern over executive war powers.

Several lawmakers accused the Trump administration of misleading Congress about its military intentions after Maduro’s arrest, intensifying scrutiny of the president’s actions.

Under the U.S. Constitution, Congress holds the authority to declare war, and lawmakers have repeatedly sought to limit presidential military action without legislative consent.

U.S.-Venezuela relations have been strained for years due to sanctions, political disputes, and Washington’s opposition to Maduro’s rule, with past crises stopping short of direct military confrontation.

The move has sparked international condemnation and political backlash, with analysts warning that unchecked escalation could destabilize the region and draw broader global involvement.

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