Senate Sets War Powers Vote on Ending Venezuela Intervention

The US Senate is set to hold a procedural vote on a resolution that would block further military action against Venezuela. This vote will serve as a test of congressional support for President Trump's intervention in the South American country. The resolution, if passed, would restrict the president's ability to deploy additional troops or resources for military operations in Venezuela without congressional approval. This comes amid ongoing political and economic turmoil in Venezuela, where the United States has recognized opposition leader Juan Guaidó as the legitimate president, while the socialist government of Nicolás Maduro remains in power. The vote is seen as a significant test of congressional authority over the use of military force, as the Constitution grants Congress the power to declare war. The outcome of this vote could have important implications for the Trump administration's approach to Venezuela and potentially set a precedent for future foreign policy decisions.