The Senate will vote next week on a bipartisan war powers resolution to block Trump from continuing military against Venezuela — a vote that takes on heightened importance after U.S. forces attacked the South American nation and arrested President Nicolás Maduro early Saturday.

The resolution to block the administration from engaging in further hostilities against Venezuela is privileged, which means Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) cannot stop it from coming to the floor.

The measure is sponsored by Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (N.Y.), Sen. Tim Kaine (D-Va.), Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) and Sen. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.).

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[–] 270 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago) (12 children)

Next week??

Finish your weekend in the Hamptons why don't you, you fucking slackers.

How about an emergency session in the House? Like RIGHT NOW? Trump just attacked another country: do your fucking job!

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  • [–] 88 points 10 months ago (3 children)

    Well Mikey Johnson didn’t get Trump’s permission for an emergency session, so no.

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  • [–] 93 points 10 months ago (2 children)

    Some reporter is gonna ask Mike Johnson on Monday if he saw that the US attacked Venezuela and he's gonna say he doesn't know.

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  • [–] 38 points 10 months ago (2 children)

    What's the rush? Strongly worded letters take time to write.

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  • [–] 4 points 10 months ago (1 child)

    It's the United States of America. You've got to set appropriate expectations. The last time the USA launched a series of illegal wars they did it with broad bipartisan support.

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