US House Rebuffs Trump's Attempt to Send Troops to Venezuela, But Republicans Remain Divided on War Powers Resolution.
A resolution aimed at preventing US President Donald Trump from sending troops to Venezuela fell just short of the majority needed for passage in a tied vote in the US House on Thursday. The legislation would have directed Trump to remove US forces from the South American nation.
The tie was seen as another test of Congress's ability to rein in Trump's military ambitions, which have escalated in recent months. Democrats argue that the resolution is necessary following the surprise nighttime raid in which US troops captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro earlier this month, catching lawmakers off guard.
Despite Republican opposition, two Republicans – Don Bacon of Nebraska and Thomas Massie of Kentucky – sided with Democrats on the legislation, leaving Trump's administration at odds with some of its own party members. The White House had previously claimed that there are no US troops on the ground in Venezuela and promised to obtain congressional approval before launching major military operations.
Trump has been criticized for his aggressive foreign policy, including a recent claim that the US should possess Greenland over Danish objections. Some Republicans have pushed back against Trump's actions, expressing frustration with his approach.
However, others remain loyal, including Republican Chair of the House Armed Services Committee Brian Mast, who accused Democrats of bringing the war powers resolution to a vote out of "spite" for Trump.
The divided response from Republicans on the war powers resolution reflects growing tensions within the party over Trump's use of military power. As Congress prepares to address Trump's latest foreign policy moves, it remains to be seen how far Republicans will be willing to push back against the president's aggressive actions.
A resolution aimed at preventing US President Donald Trump from sending troops to Venezuela fell just short of the majority needed for passage in a tied vote in the US House on Thursday. The legislation would have directed Trump to remove US forces from the South American nation.
The tie was seen as another test of Congress's ability to rein in Trump's military ambitions, which have escalated in recent months. Democrats argue that the resolution is necessary following the surprise nighttime raid in which US troops captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro earlier this month, catching lawmakers off guard.
Despite Republican opposition, two Republicans – Don Bacon of Nebraska and Thomas Massie of Kentucky – sided with Democrats on the legislation, leaving Trump's administration at odds with some of its own party members. The White House had previously claimed that there are no US troops on the ground in Venezuela and promised to obtain congressional approval before launching major military operations.
Trump has been criticized for his aggressive foreign policy, including a recent claim that the US should possess Greenland over Danish objections. Some Republicans have pushed back against Trump's actions, expressing frustration with his approach.
However, others remain loyal, including Republican Chair of the House Armed Services Committee Brian Mast, who accused Democrats of bringing the war powers resolution to a vote out of "spite" for Trump.
The divided response from Republicans on the war powers resolution reflects growing tensions within the party over Trump's use of military power. As Congress prepares to address Trump's latest foreign policy moves, it remains to be seen how far Republicans will be willing to push back against the president's aggressive actions.
I think its kinda wild that Republicans are still divided on this war powers thing... like, if they're not gonna stand up to Trump, then what's the point of having a House Armed Services Committee? 
Brian Mast just seems outta touch, you know? And Trump is just being his usual drama-prone self with that Greenland thing 
. I mean, who tries to annex an island over some minor dispute? 
It's like, can't we all just get along? 
I don't think anyone wants a war in venezuela, but at the same time, trump's being super secretive about what he's doing over there... it's like, can't we all just get along? 
especially with two republicans voting for the resolution, it shows that even within their own party, people are questioning trump's moves. and let's be real, the tie vote is just a major bummer 
. i hope congress can figure out a way to keep the peace without having to resort to all this drama 
. I mean, come on, if you're gonna go to war with another country, at least have the decency to get some actual support from your own party members 
. And don't even get me started on this Greenland thing... who does Trump think he is, trying to just take over a sovereign nation? 
or something. Just get some basic oversight and make sure the Prez isn't making stuff up on the fly 
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It's not like there's no precedent for using war powers... come on, guys, get it together 
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... can we just talk about what's best for everyone involved instead of resorting to all that aggression? 
... and honestly, it's kinda sad seeing congress at each other's throats 
... can't we just work together like civilized humans? 
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Because when you look at it like that, it's clear that we need some serious systemic changes in our country...
! I'm shocked that two Republicans voted with the Democrats on this resolution 
. I'm not sure what's gonna happen next, but one thing's for sure, Congress needs to take action 
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I'm loving how two Republicans decided to break the party line and side with the Dems on this war powers resolution. It's like, can't they all just get along? 
Trump's aggressive foreign policy moves are getting some folks fired up, while others are still riding the Trump train. The tie vote is a big deal - it shows that even within the party, there's no consensus on how to handle Trump's military antics.