Dem plot to limit Trump war powers on Cuba fails as GOP falls in line with military action abroad
Senate Democrats led by Sen. Tim Kaine failed to advance a resolution that would limit President Donald Trump's ability to use military force against Cuba. The effort was preemptive, as no military action has yet been taken, though Trump has made statements suggesting future moves against the island nation. Republicans largely opposed the resolution, with only a few joining most Democrats in supporting it.
- ▪Sen. Tim Kaine introduced a war powers resolution to block unauthorized U.S. military action against Cuba, including blockades using the Coast Guard.
- ▪President Donald Trump previously stated he believed he would be the one to 'take Cuba,' fueling concerns about potential military action.
- ▪The resolution was blocked by Sen. Rick Scott, with most Republicans opposing it despite support from some GOP members like Rand Paul and Mitch McConnell.
- ▪No military action has been taken against Cuba, but the debate coincided with ongoing U.S. military engagement in Iran.
- ▪This marked a shift for Democrats, who have primarily focused on limiting Trump's war powers in the Middle East rather than in the Western Hemisphere.
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Politics Dem plot to limit Trump war powers on Cuba fails as GOP falls in line with military action abroad The resolution, introduced by Sen. Tim Kaine, comes as Republicans also face a 60-day deadline on the Iran war By Alex Miller Fox News Published April 28, 2026 5:59pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Rubio addresses Middle East tensions and Cuba's future in exclusive interview Secretary of State Marco Rubio speaks in an exclusive interview about escalating Middle East tensions, including the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire and the imperative to dismantle Hezbollah.
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