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Five Republicans Break Ranks With Trump On Venezuela

Hawley defended his vote, saying Congress would need to approve any future deployment of U.S. troops to Venezuela.

Five Republicans Break Ranks With Trump On Venezuela
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This article1 analysis · Oct 11, 2026
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The Senate advanced a bipartisan resolution limiting future U.S. military action in Venezuela without congressional authorization, with five Republican senators joining Democrats. A final Senate vote is expected next week, while House GOP leaders have not said whether they will allow the measure to reach the floor.

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Josh Hawley
R · MO · SEN

Republican senator who supported the resolution and said Congress should authorize any future troop deployment

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Rand Paul
R · KY · SEN

Republican senator who supported the resolution and argued Congress must authorize future military action

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Susan M. Collins
R · ME · SEN

Republican senator who supported the resolution, citing concern about Trump’s stated plans for Venezuela

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Todd Young
R · IN · SEN

Republican senator who supported the resolution

Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President whose future military action in Venezuela the resolution would constrain

Mitch McConnell
R · KY · SEN

Republican senator who opposed the resolution

John Thune
R · SD · SEN

Senate majority leader who opposed the resolution

Lisa Murkowski
R · AK · SEN

Republican senator who supported the resolution

John Fetterman
D · PA · SEN

Democratic senator who supported the resolution

Chuck Schumer
D · NY · SEN

Senate minority leader and cosponsor of the resolution

ALSO MENTIONED  Nicolás Maduro, Venezuelan leader whose removal in a U.S. military operation is discussed

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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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