US Lawmakers Introduce Bill to Block Trump's Potential War with Venezuela
In a last-ditch effort to prevent military action, US lawmakers have introduced a bipartisan bill aimed at blocking President Donald Trump's potential war with Venezuela. The resolution, sponsored by Rep. Jim McGovern (D-Mass.), would prohibit Trump from launching "hostilities within or against Venezuela" without congressional approval.
The move comes as tensions between the US and Venezuela continue to escalate, with Trump mulling military action against the South American nation. Lawmakers from both parties have expressed concerns about the potential consequences of such an action, citing opposition from Americans who reject war with Venezuela by a 70-30 margin, according to a CBS News poll.
The bill, which has garnered support from Republicans and Democrats alike, is seen as a significant step in preventing war with Venezuela. "This new bipartisan push in the House sends a clear signal to President Trump and to the war hawks around him that Congress is prepared to stand against any reckless march to war," said Cavan Kharrazian, senior policy adviser at Demand Progress.
The introduction of the bill marks a shift from the US Senate, where a similar measure fell short by a few votes earlier this month. However, with two Republican senators breaking ranks in support of the resolution, lawmakers are hopeful that this time around, the bill will pass.
Separately, Democratic Rep. Gregory Meeks (D-N.Y.) has introduced a resolution aimed at blocking further boat strikes against Venezuela. The measure could be ready for a floor vote by mid-December, according to a committee spokesperson.
As tensions in Venezuela continue to rise, lawmakers are sending a clear message: they will not stand idly by while Trump pushes the country towards war without proper authorization. With both the administration and Congress aware of the unpopularity of conflict with Venezuela, it remains to be seen whether Trump will heed the warnings or push forward with military action.
Meanwhile, in other news, The Intercept has published an article highlighting the escalating authoritarian takeover of the US government by MAGA loyalists, including the Trump-appointed Secretary of Defense.
In a last-ditch effort to prevent military action, US lawmakers have introduced a bipartisan bill aimed at blocking President Donald Trump's potential war with Venezuela. The resolution, sponsored by Rep. Jim McGovern (D-Mass.), would prohibit Trump from launching "hostilities within or against Venezuela" without congressional approval.
The move comes as tensions between the US and Venezuela continue to escalate, with Trump mulling military action against the South American nation. Lawmakers from both parties have expressed concerns about the potential consequences of such an action, citing opposition from Americans who reject war with Venezuela by a 70-30 margin, according to a CBS News poll.
The bill, which has garnered support from Republicans and Democrats alike, is seen as a significant step in preventing war with Venezuela. "This new bipartisan push in the House sends a clear signal to President Trump and to the war hawks around him that Congress is prepared to stand against any reckless march to war," said Cavan Kharrazian, senior policy adviser at Demand Progress.
The introduction of the bill marks a shift from the US Senate, where a similar measure fell short by a few votes earlier this month. However, with two Republican senators breaking ranks in support of the resolution, lawmakers are hopeful that this time around, the bill will pass.
Separately, Democratic Rep. Gregory Meeks (D-N.Y.) has introduced a resolution aimed at blocking further boat strikes against Venezuela. The measure could be ready for a floor vote by mid-December, according to a committee spokesperson.
As tensions in Venezuela continue to rise, lawmakers are sending a clear message: they will not stand idly by while Trump pushes the country towards war without proper authorization. With both the administration and Congress aware of the unpopularity of conflict with Venezuela, it remains to be seen whether Trump will heed the warnings or push forward with military action.
Meanwhile, in other news, The Intercept has published an article highlighting the escalating authoritarian takeover of the US government by MAGA loyalists, including the Trump-appointed Secretary of Defense.
i just got out of a gaming session and my brain is still in pause mode lol so like why would he wanna go to war with venezuela? didn't we learn from iraq or something?? 
also did you guys see that article about the intercept on the trump admin taking over the government? that's some heavy stuff 
what's your take on it? is it true that his sgd is like a loyalist or whatever?
! This bill is like, super important, and it shows that even with the crazy politics going on in the US, some people are willing to put aside their differences and fight for peace 
. I mean, 70% of Americans don't want war with Venezuela, so who does? Not me, that's for sure 
. It's great that both parties can come together like this, maybe we should learn from that 
. And btw, what's going on with these boat strikes against Venezuela? Is that even a thing? 
Need to keep an eye on this one 
. Anyway, love that the Intercept is shedding light on the MAGA takeover 
- gotta stay vigilant! 
. Trump has been pretty reckless with his tweets and decisions lately, but at least some of the congress folks are showing some sense 
. It's not just about stopping the war, it's also about making sure we're representing our values as a country 
like what if there's ppl stuck in the middle and cant even get food or water 
. Can't trust him to make sane decisions anymore 
. Congress is finally taking a stand 
. War with Venezuela would be a disaster for US 
. We should focus on economic sanctions instead 
. Not all Republicans support this, why can't we have unity for once? 
let's hope it passes and we can avoid any unnecessary drama with venezuela 
! I mean, think about it, if they can pass a bill to block war with Venezuela, that's just another sign that our leaders are working towards peace 
. It shows that even when we disagree on things, we can still find common ground and work together for the greater good. Plus, I love that there are so many people speaking out against war with Venezuela - 70% of Americans don't want it 
the trump administration needs to listen to the people and stop being so reckless with our country's foreign policy. let's just focus on solving problems at home instead of starting wars that will only hurt us in the long run 
. It's crazy how quickly things can escalate and put innocent lives at risk 
. It's always better to try and resolve conflicts peacefully, right? 
, but we gotta be real... it's gonna take more than just a bipartisan effort to stop trump from doing something impulsive. i mean, we've seen him make deals without congress before, so why would this be any different? also, what's with the 70-30 margin in that CBS News poll? that sounds super sketchy 
. what we really need is some real policy changes from trump's admin, not just some band-aid solutions 
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. Come on, guys, get with the program! It's time to show some real American values here – diplomacy over bullets.
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and the fact that republicans are coming together with democrats to stop him is a total game changer 
it shows that even across party lines, people care about preventing war and protecting American lives 
and I don't think our politicians are prepared for the mess they might create. Still, it's good that some ppl are speaking up about this, maybe someone'll listen... maybe