Five Republicans on Thursday voted with Senate Democrats to allow a future vote that would limit the president’s powers in the deepening conflict with Venezuela. The full measure is expected to pass next week, which would require 51 votes in the Senate. Kentucky GOP Sen. Rand Paul, co-sponsored of the measure. Sens.
Todd Young of Indiana, Josh Hawley of Missouri, Lisa Murkowski of Alaska, and Susan Collins of Maine voted in support.
Democratic Sen. John Fetterman also surprised his colleagues by voting with his party.
Take action NOW to keep this energy moving!
1. Send a letter to your members of congress: https://moveon.org/nowarletter
2. Call your senator: https://indivisible.org/resource/call-now-demand-your-senators-stop-trumps-war-venezuela
It’s crucial that ALL members of congress hear from as many of their constituents as possible, so they know the American people want our elected officials to focus on the issues we are facing here at home, not starting another endless war.
https://www.cnn.com/2026/01/08/politics/war-powers-vote-trump-venezuela-senate