Washington, Jan. 9 -- The US Senate moved on Thursday toward limiting President Donald Trump's ability to strike Venezuela with five Republicans joining all Democrats in support of the measure.
After two previous unsuccessful attempts, the Senate voted 52 to 47 to advance a war powers resolution, days after the US captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife in a surprise nighttime raid.
The five GOP senators who voted in favor include Todd Young of Indiana, Lisa Murkowski of Alaska, Susan Collins of Maine, Rand Paul of Kentucky and Josh Hawley of Missouri.
The resolution on the War Powers Act aims to block President Trump from using military force against Venezuela, a proposal that if enacted would unravel the administratio...