Senate GOP blocks war-powers curb on Trump as U.S.–Venezuela standoff deepens
Senate Republicans on Thursday blocked a resolution aimed at restricting President Donald Trump’s authority to launch military strikes against Venezuela, deepening tensions over an expanding U.S. campaign in the Caribbean.
The measure, sponsored by Democratig Sen. Tim Kaine of Virginia, failed 49–51. Only two Republicans — Rand Paul of Kentucky and Lisa Murkowski of Alaska — joined Democrats in support. The resolution would have required Trump “to terminate the use of the United States Armed Forces for hostilities within or against Venezuela” unless explicitly authorized by Congress.
The vote came amid mounting concern in Congress that U.S. strikes on alleged drug-smuggling boats in the Caribbean and eastern Pacific could escalate into a direct confrontation with the Nicolás Maduro regime.
https://www.miamiherald.com/news/nation-world/world/americas/venezuela/article312816554.html
...this is a continuing effort, an ongoing effort to push one through. It's a process, not something Schumer does by fiat. The Senate Dem leaders act on important issues and initiatives through the collective will of their Dem caucus.
It's a political process that republicans ultimately control, not the Senate Dem minority or Schumer.
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