Sens. Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) and Todd Young (R-Ind.) had voted to advance the proposal last week but flipped Wednesday – amid pressure from Trump – when Senate Foreign Relations Chairman James Risch (R-Idaho) brought up a point of order to block the resolution.
JD Vance casts tie-breaking vote to block Senate war powers resolution restraining Trump in Venezuela
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January 15, 2026
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