By Gabe WhisnantShareNewsweek is a Trust Project memberA bipartisan group of senators on Wednesday introduced a War Powers Resolution seeking to halt what they describe as unauthorized U.S. military “hostilities” in Venezuela under President Donald Trump.
The measure, led by Democratic Senators Tim Kaine of Virginia, Chuck Schumer of New York and Adam Schiff of California, along with Republican Rand Paul of Kentucky, would direct the president to withdraw U.S. forces unless Congress explicitly authorizes the mission.
The lawmakers say Congress has not approved military action in or against Venezuela and argue the Constitution reserves that power to the legislative branch. The resolution now heads to committee for consideration.
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