Republican-led House blocks effort to limit President Trump's war powers in Venezuela
The House rejected a Democratic-backed resolution Thursday that would have prevented President Donald Trump from sending U.S. military forces to Venezuela after a tied vote on the legislation fell just short of the majority needed for passage.

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3 viewpointsHouse Republicans barely defeat war powers resolution to check Trump’s military actions in Venezuela
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House GOP Defeats Resolution to Bar Trump From Further Military Action in Venezuela
Republicans narrowly reject efforts to handcuff Trump's war powers in Venezuela