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3 weeks agoSenate War Powers Resolution on Venezuela Action Fails
A Senate war powers resolution blocking future military activities in Venezuela without congressional approval failed by a vote of 51-49 Thursday evening. Senators Rand Paul (R-KY) and Lisa Murkowski (R-AL) joined Democrats in voting for the resolution, which was introduced by Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA). Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) said the resolution would be unconstitutional because it "takes away the ability to decide military matters [from the president] and it resides with us."