AP: Senate Rejects Resolution to Limit Trump’s Ability to Launch Cuba Strike
WASHINGTON, (Reuters) - The Republican-led U.S. Senate on Tuesday blocked a Democratic-led resolution that would have barred President Donald Trump from military action against Cuba without congressional approval.
The Senate voted 51 to 47, almost entirely along party lines, on a procedural measure that blocked a war powers resolution, as members of Trump's party argued that there are no active U.S. hostilities against Cuba.
Under Trump, U.S. forces have launched strikes on boats off Venezuela and gone into Caracas to seize President Nicolas Maduro, and, with Israel, waged war on Iran since February 28, all without authorization from Congress. Trump has said "Cuba is next." He did not specify what he plans to do with the island nation, but has frequently said he believes its government is on the verge of collapse.
The White House says Trump's actions are within his rights, and obligation, as commander-in-chief to protect the U.S.
Source: Reuters
https://www.reuters.com/legal/government/us-senate-blocks-bid-prevent-trump-military-action-against-cuba-2026-04-28
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