"'Operation Absolute Resolve' was a law enforcement action to bring Nicolas Maduro, an indicted narco-terrorist with a $50 million bounty to justice,"
""I guess the best we can get from the current majority here is that there's never a good time for Congress to assert its war powers. It's either too soon or it's too late,""
""Well, I don't think it's too late because we're still dealing with the consequences of this unauthorized, unlawful military strike.""
A war powers resolution to limit executive military action in Venezuela failed in the House by a 215-215 tie, falling short of the simple majority required for passage. The resolution would have directed removal of any U.S. military presence from Venezuela and required the president to seek congressional approval before ordering such action. Rep. Brian Mast described the Venezuela mission as "Operation Absolute Resolve," saying the Jan. 3 invasion captured President Nicolás Maduro and called it a law-enforcement action to bring an indicted narco-terrorist to justice. The measure won support from all Democrats and two Republicans, Thomas Massie and Don Bacon. Supporters argued Congress should approve any additional deployments. Bipartisan unease persisted over surprise, limited information, and an unclear plan.
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