WorldJanuary 9, 2026

Senate Advances War Powers Resolution on Venezuela

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Key Vocabulary

resolution/ˌrɛzəˈluːʃən/

a formal decision or plan made by a group

"The Senate passed the resolution."

authorize/ˈɔːθəraɪz/

to give official permission

"Congress must authorize new military action."

raid/reɪd/

a sudden military attack

"A U.S. raid took place in Caracas."

Listening

Senate Advances War Powers Resolution on Venezuela

The U.S. Senate voted to move forward with a measure that would stop President Trump from using the military in Venezuela without Congress saying yes. The vote to advance the resolution was 52-47 and five Republican senators joined all Democrats to allow the measure to proceed. Senators said they were concerned about recent U.S. military action in Caracas.

Senator Tim Kaine introduced the War Powers measure to require congressional authorization for new operations in Venezuela. The resolution now faces debate and a final vote next week and it must pass both chambers and survive a possible presidential veto to become law. Many senators said Congress must approve major military actions.

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Quiz

1. What was the vote to advance the resolution?

2. Who introduced the War Powers measure?

3. Where did recent U.S. military action occur?

Reading Practice

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Discussion

Do you follow news about world events? How often do you read an international story?

Have you ever talked with friends about a news item that surprised you? What happened?

What do you think when you hear that a government is asking permission from a larger group before action?