Senate Blocks Resolution to Stop Attack on Cuba

The Cuba War Powers Resolution, which sought to stop Trump from taking military action against Cuba without Congressional approval, was blocked in the Senate Tuesday in a 51-47 vote.

Two Republicans broke with their party — Sen. Susan Collins (R-ME), who faces a challenging race in her Democrat-leaning state, and Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) who has historically favored congressional control over military action — but the GOP’s Senate majority plus a breakout vote from Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA) ensured the resolution was blocked. 

Democrats have introduced several similar bills aimed at curbing Trump’s unprovoked warmongering and unchecked use of military force in Venezuela and Iran, but the GOP majority has sided with the president.

Even as Cuba and the U.S. are reportedly holding talks, Trump has repeatedly used language suggesting that he is considering a military intervention in Cuba.

Two similar bills that would prevent a U.S. attack against Cuba have been introduced in the House.