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Democrat senators and Rand Paul file Venezuela war powers resolution

Paul co-filed the resolution and argued that military action should follow public debate and congressional authorization.

Democrat senators and Rand Paul file Venezuela war powers resolution
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This article1 analysis · Oct 12, 2026
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Rand Paul and Democratic senators Tim Kaine, Adam Schiff and Chuck Schumer filed a resolution seeking to bar U.S. military hostilities with Venezuela without congressional approval. Paul and Kaine said the measure would ensure debate and uphold Congress’s war powers.

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Rand Paul
R · KY · SEN

Senator and co-filer of the war powers resolution

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Tim Kaine
D · VA · SEN

Senator and co-filer of the war powers resolution

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Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President whose military authority the resolution would constrain

Adam B. Schiff
D · CA · SEN

Senator and co-filer of the resolution

Chuck Schumer
D · NY · SEN

Senate Minority Leader and co-filer of the resolution

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Senators File Venezuela War Powers Resolution

Rand Paul and Democratic senators are pursuing a war-powers resolution seeking congressional approval before U.S. military action against Venezuela. Center outlets present Paul’s move as joining Democrats to secure congressional approval before a war with Venezuela. Right-leaning outlets likewise focus on congressional limits, describing the measure as blocking potential strikes or hostilities.

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