Senate Votes To Advance Venezuela War Powers Resolution

WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 8: Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) talks about the vote on the resolution and says "This vote moves the resolution one step closer to final passage" as he, U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine (D-VA) and Sen. Adam Schiff (D-CA) hold a news conference on the Venezuela War Powers Resolution at the U.S. Capitol on January 8, 2026 in Washington, DC. The Senate passed the bipartisan resolution 52-47 which will advance legislation to setup a vote to limit President Trump's use of the U.S. military force Venezuela without Congressional authorized. (Footage by Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images)