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House Republicans barely defeat Venezuela war powers resolution to check Trump’s military actions

January 23, 2026

The U. S. House of Representatives narrowly rejected a Democratic resolution aimed at preventing President Trump from deploying military forces to Venezuela. The tied vote highlights the precarious position of House Speaker Mike Johnson and reflects increasing dissent within the Republican Party regarding Trump's foreign policy actions.

House Republicans barely defeat Venezuela war powers resolution to check Trump’s military actions

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Key Highlights

House rejected a resolution to bar Trump from sending troops to Venezuela.
The vote fell just short of the majority required for passage.
The tied vote indicates Mike Johnson's fragile control over the House majority.
There is growing pushback within the Republican Party against Trump's military actions.

1 US Trump administration Donald Trump US news US politics Venezuela Americas House of Representatives US Congress US foreign policy Mike Johnson

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House Republicans barely defeat Venezuela war powers resolution to check Trump’s military actions

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