Senate rejects bill limiting Trump’s military power in Venezuela, upholding executive authority.

On January 15, 2026, the U.S. Senate blocked a resolution that would have limited President Donald Trump’s authority to conduct military actions in Venezuela without congressional approval. The measure, supported by some lawmakers concerned about executive overreach, failed to gain enough votes, with most Republican senators opposing it. The outcome preserves the president’s existing power to deploy military force in Venezuela under current laws, reflecting ongoing partisan divisions over war powers and foreign policy.