U.S. Senate Blocks Resolution to Stop Attack on Cuba

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

Democrats have introduced several similar bills related to Venezuela and Iran in attempts to rein in Trump’s unprovoked war and unchecked use of military force, but the GOP (which has a majority in the House and the Senate) has sided with the president.

Even as Cuba and the U.S. are 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.