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Senate Prepares Vote on Venezuela War Powers Resolution

PUBLISHED Jan 14, 2026, 12:50 AM ET

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WASHINGTON Senate Republicans faced intense pressure from President Donald Trump to oppose a war powers resolution aimed at limiting his authority to conduct further military action against Venezuela. Five GOP senators joined Democrats last week to advance the measure after U.S. forces captured Nicolás Maduro in a surprise raid earlier this month. Trump privately urged defectors to reverse course, while Senate leaders explored procedural moves to block the measure. Sen. Josh Hawley later announced he would change his vote to oppose the resolution ahead of a scheduled floor vote Wednesday. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research.

By Sarah Whitman | JQJO News

Timeline of Events

U.S. forces conducted a surprise nighttime raid that captured Nicolás Maduro earlier this month.
Five GOP senators joined Democrats to advance a War Powers resolution limiting further military action without congressional authorization.
Democrats forced a floor vote and scheduled consideration for Wednesday.
President Trump publicly criticized and privately pressured GOP defectors to change their votes.
Sen. Josh Hawley announced he would change his vote to oppose the resolution, diminishing its chances.

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Who Benefited

Republican leadership and the Trump administration benefited politically if they blocked the resolution, preserving presidential discretion over military action and avoiding a formal congressional limit on future operations related to Venezuela.

Who Impacted

Senators who crossed party lines, congressional oversight advocates, and critics of executive military authority suffered a setback if the resolution was blocked, reducing formal legislative constraints on future military actions.

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