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Missouri Senator Hawley backs War Powers Act following Venezuela military operation

Hawley supported invoking the War Powers Act while defending the legal basis for the Venezuela operation.

Missouri Senator Hawley backs War Powers Act following Venezuela military operation
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This article1 analysis · Oct 11, 2026
Jan 9, 2026
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Sen. Josh Hawley joined Democrats and four other Republicans in voting to invoke the War Powers Act after President Trump’s Venezuela operation. Hawley said future ground deployments should require congressional approval, while also arguing the operation had a strong legal basis.

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Missouri senator who voted to invoke the War Powers Act and discussed congressional approval for future troop deployments

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President who ordered the Venezuela operation and could veto the measure

ALSO MENTIONED  Nicholas Maduro, Venezuelan president captured in the military operation

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Senate Advances Venezuela War Powers Resolution With Hawley Voting Yes

The Senate advanced a resolution to limit future U.S. military action in Venezuela without congressional approval, with Hawley among five Republicans joining Democrats. Center outlets emphasize the vote’s procedural path and Hawley’s explanation that future troop deployments require congressional approval. Right-leaning outlets give more weight to Trump’s response and the political dispute, with some framing the resolution as a check on his military authority.

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