The House takes up two separate war powers resolutions to block further military action without explicit Congressional authorization — one aimed at pulling US forces out of any conflict with Venezuelan forces, and another insisting any new land offensive must be approved by Congress first.
House Dems to force war powers vote to rein in Trump on Venezuela
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December 17, 2025
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