Trump Prevails in Halting Venezuela War Powers Measure in Senate

Vice President JD Vance broke a tie vote in order to stop the resolution.Photographer: Aaron Schwartz/Sipa/AP Photo

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By Jamie Tarabay and Steven T. Dennis

January 14, 2026 at 11:34 PM UTC

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January 14, 2026 at 11:44 PM UTC

President Donald Trump’s pressure campaign to unify his party behind his takeover of Venezuela succeeded Wednesday when all but three Senate Republicans voted to block a resolution opposing further military action in the country.

Vice President JD Vance broke a tie vote in order to stop the resolution.