The U.S. House rejected a Democratic resolution Thursday that sought to block President Trump from sending military forces to Venezuela. The vote ended in a 214-214 tie, falling short of the majority needed for passage. To defeat the legislation, Republican leaders delayed the vote to ensure the presence of Rep. Wesley Hunt, who cast the decisive vote. Two Republicans broke ranks to support the measure, highlighting fractures within the party regarding Trump’s aggressive foreign policy in the Western Hemisphere. Democrats argued the resolution was necessary to reassert congressional authority over military action, specifically citing the recent raid to capture Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro and Trump’s stated plans to control the country’s oil industry. Despite the administration’s claim that no U.S. troops are currently on the ground, the vote reflected growing tension over the President’s unilateral military decisions.
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House Republicans barely defeat war powers vote on Venezuela
By mychabi2013
