A bipartisan group of senators is indeed forcing a War Powers Resolution vote to block President Trump from launching military action, including a possible invasion, against Venezuela without Congressional approval. Multiple legitimate news sources confirm that Senators Tim Kaine (D-VA), Rand Paul (R-KY), and Adam Schiff (D-CA) are leading this effort, citing grave concerns about recent U.S. strikes on vessels in the region and President Trump’s public hints at ground operations and increasing CIA covert missions targeting Venezuela.[thehill +4]

Senate Action and War Powers Resolution

• The resolution would prohibit the president from carrying out any military action “within or against” Venezuela unless explicitly authorized by Congress.[nytimes +2]

• Recent U.S. military strikes and Trump’s statements suggesting he is considering “land missions” have raised alarms among lawmakers about unauthorized escalation.[reuters +4]

• The War Powers Act gives Congress special procedural rights to quickly force a vote blocking unauthorized military action.[kaine.senate +2]

Context and Reactions

• President Trump has admitted to authorizing CIA covert operations inside Venezuela and hinted at a possible ground invasion.[economictimes +2]

• At least five recent strikes on boats off Venezuela’s coast have resulted in at least 27 deaths, stirring controversy and international condemnation, including from Colombia, which claims one of its vessels was targeted.[stratnewsglobal +2]

• Previous War Powers votes narrowly failed in the Senate (48-51), but lawmakers continue to express bipartisan opposition to escalating conflict without public debate and clear legal authority.[abcnews.go +3]

This information is confirmed across multiple respected news outlets, including Reuters, The Hill, NPR, The New York Times, and official Senate statements.[npr +4]