GOP faces test on Trump’s Venezuela military action after Maduro capture

Published January 8, 2026 6:00am ET



Republicans will face their latest unity test Thursday in a Senate vote to curtail President Donald Trump’s ability to use further military force in Venezuela without congressional approval after capturing former dictator Nicolas Maduro.

The vote on a so-called War Powers Resolution will garner at least some bipartisan support, but it’s unclear if the measure can muster enough Republicans to reach the simple majority it requires to pass and be sent to the GOP-led House.

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