Senate war powers vote appears at risk as Trump pressures GOP jellyfish

Washington — A war powers resolution in the Senate to limit President Trump's ability to further strike Venezuela appears to be at risk as the White House puts pressure on a handful of GOP senators who supported it.

Republicans could use a procedural maneuver to block the measure, arguing that the resolution should no longer be "privileged" — which gives it priority on the floor — because the U.S. is not currently engaged in "hostilities" with Venezuela.

Senate Majority Leader John Thune, a South Dakota Republican, previewed the argument in floor remarks Wednesday morning.

"Today, we expect a vote on a resolution to direct the removal of U.S. forces from hostilities in or against Venezuela, even though the U.S. is not currently engaged in hostilities in or against Venezuela," Thune said. "We have no troops on the ground in Venezuela. We're not currently conducting military operations there."

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