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Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin

(136,453 posts)
Sun Jan 4, 2026, 09:39 PM Jan 2026

Schumer says Senate will vote on Venezuela authorization 'this week'

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said he expects the Senate to vote on whether to formally authorize the Trump administration’s military actions in Venezuela when members return to Washington this week.

The New York Democrat said he is co-sponsoring a resolution that would block the president from taking further actions in Venezuela following the U.S. strikes there as part of an operation to capture Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, who is being detained in a federal prison in New York. Schumer said the administration, which did not notify Congress ahead of the attack, violated the War Powers Act.

“They did not just do ships off the water. They went inside Venezuela, bombed civilian as well as military places. And it's a violation of the law to do what they did without getting the authorization of Congress,” Schumer said in an interview on ABC’s “This Week” on Sunday.

“They did not just do ships off the water. They went inside Venezuela, bombed civilian as well as military places. And it's a violation of the law to do what they did without getting the authorization of Congress,” Schumer said in an interview on ABC’s “This Week” on Sunday.

https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/schumer-says-senate-vote-venezuela-165006947.html

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Schumer says Senate will vote on Venezuela authorization 'this week' (Original Post) Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Jan 2026 OP
Will any Democrats vote yes and will any Republicans vote no? Chasstev365 Jan 2026 #1
Feterman edhopper Jan 2026 #4
I'd be surprised if Rand Paul votes to authorize this fujiyamasan Jan 2026 #38
I meant Rand edhopper Jan 2026 #43
It's a patently illegal attack. It sure would be nice to see a united front against it. Scrivener7 Jan 2026 #7
Who is Sen Schultz? Dem or republican? herding cats Jan 2026 #9
Oh, my mistake! She's in the House. Scrivener7 Jan 2026 #11
Oh, the Rep from Florida? herding cats Jan 2026 #12
Yes. She's all happy about this. Scrivener7 Jan 2026 #14
Happy that one dictator has been ousted by another dictator. GoodRaisin Jan 2026 #17
Waste. Of. Fucking. Time. lonely bird Jan 2026 #2
Maybe if we're liberalhistorian Jan 2026 #3
Did you read the OP? mcar Jan 2026 #5
Schumer is a day late and a dollar short lonely bird Jan 2026 #6
And how would he have done that, exactly? mcar Jan 2026 #8
He doesn't shout loud nonsense irrationally, and he never even uses a magic wand to make impossible things I want happen tritsofme Jan 2026 #20
😂 mcar Jan 2026 #21
How does one stop something... sheshe2 Jan 2026 #18
Stop injecting logic into Schumer bashing! mcar Jan 2026 #22
Un F*** believable, is it not? sheshe2 Jan 2026 #24
There seems to be a lack of perspective mcar Jan 2026 #25
That is a polite way to put it. sheshe2 Jan 2026 #26
Try this perspective lonely bird Jan 2026 #27
You got all that out of me saying: sheshe2 Jan 2026 #29
You're welcome lonely bird Jan 2026 #30
The posse has arrived orangecrush Jan 2026 #31
I am just a Democrat like you, not the posse. sheshe2 Jan 2026 #33
Peace orangecrush Jan 2026 #47
Thank you. ✌️ sheshe2 Jan 2026 #48
Stop what money? EdmondDantes_ Jan 2026 #35
Obviously Democrats know the future and everything bad that will happen BUT REFUSE TO STOP IT. betsuni Jan 2026 #36
Yup... sheshe2 Jan 2026 #41
Remember Schumer doesn't control the Senate's agenda fujiyamasan Jan 2026 #40
So sick of the lame attacks on Dems MorbidButterflyTat Jan 2026 #13
I am with you. sheshe2 Jan 2026 #23
Good to know I'm not alone! MorbidButterflyTat Jan 2026 #28
Lonely bird is not alone either. orangecrush Jan 2026 #32
I'm well aware of the Schumer/Dem bashing on this site MorbidButterflyTat Jan 2026 #34
Evidently, Democrats on a forum for supporters of the Democratic Party are the "posse." betsuni Jan 2026 #39
Ooooh! That sounds so sexy! MorbidButterflyTat Jan 2026 #50
Unless it is Fetterman apparently MichMan Jan 2026 #42
*facedesk* sakabatou Jan 2026 #10
And if the Senate fails to "formally authorize" them, then what? Scathing letter? flvegan Jan 2026 #15
+1 leftstreet Jan 2026 #16
Krasnov could care less what Congress votes for. GoodRaisin Jan 2026 #19
Yesterdays action today.... Melon Jan 2026 #37
Schumer's comments in 2020 might be problematic MichMan Jan 2026 #44
Exactly Greg_In_SF Jan 2026 #45
Agreed RoseTrellis Jan 2026 #46
Doubtful, as Schumer's comments directly implied legal means Torchlight Jan 2026 #49
The video of his exact words was posted a couple posts above MichMan Jan 2026 #53
Regarding how Schumer comnents.... electric_blue68 Jan 2026 #51
I assume Schumer will support this. RandiFan1290 Jan 2026 #52
I thought that I already heard him announce that the Senate GOP had ALREADY blocked Jack Valentino Jan 2026 #54

fujiyamasan

(1,903 posts)
38. I'd be surprised if Rand Paul votes to authorize this
Mon Jan 5, 2026, 01:25 AM
Jan 2026

He has been very critical of the boat bombings.

Fetterman on the other hand probably will. Maybe the senators from Nevada. Not sure who else on the Dem side.

edhopper

(37,418 posts)
43. I meant Rand
Mon Jan 5, 2026, 09:37 AM
Jan 2026

might vote against. But I fully expect the Repugs to vote for their dictator.

Scrivener7

(59,838 posts)
7. It's a patently illegal attack. It sure would be nice to see a united front against it.
Sun Jan 4, 2026, 10:00 PM
Jan 2026

Last edited Sun Jan 4, 2026, 10:46 PM - Edit history (1)

Not holding my breath. We know at least Fetterman will probably support the patently illegal attack.

lonely bird

(2,984 posts)
2. Waste. Of. Fucking. Time.
Sun Jan 4, 2026, 09:43 PM
Jan 2026

Where the hell were they before?

Don’t authorize shit. Clamp down on the monies.

Impeach his fucking ass.

liberalhistorian

(20,906 posts)
3. Maybe if we're
Sun Jan 4, 2026, 09:45 PM
Jan 2026

lucky, Schumer will get really brave and send a strongly worded email to his drafts folder!

tritsofme

(19,922 posts)
20. He doesn't shout loud nonsense irrationally, and he never even uses a magic wand to make impossible things I want happen
Sun Jan 4, 2026, 10:41 PM
Jan 2026

What a terrible leader!11!

sheshe2

(97,969 posts)
18. How does one stop something...
Sun Jan 4, 2026, 10:35 PM
Jan 2026

if you were never informed that it was happening?

Trump administration informed Gang of Eight of Venezuela operation after it started


The Trump administration informed the “Gang of Eight,” the top Republican and Democratic leaders of the Senate and House and the chairmen and ranking members of the Senate and House Intelligence Committees, of the operation against Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro only after it started, according to a source familiar with the matter.

The administration didn’t give key leaders on Capitol Hill any advanced notice, seeking to maintain the element of surprise while U.S. aircraft and special operators were en route to Caracas.


https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/5671149-surprise-operation-maduro-arrest/

lonely bird

(2,984 posts)
27. Try this perspective
Sun Jan 4, 2026, 11:16 PM
Jan 2026

Raise shit when the fucking orange orangutan was moving assets into the Caribbean. Raise it every single day. Stop the monies then.

You know what?

Forget it.

It’s done.

You’re right.

sheshe2

(97,969 posts)
29. You got all that out of me saying:
Sun Jan 4, 2026, 11:30 PM
Jan 2026

"That is a polite way to put it."

LOL, alrighty then.

EdmondDantes_

(1,963 posts)
35. Stop what money?
Mon Jan 5, 2026, 12:52 AM
Jan 2026

You can't just stop all money going to the military. The president is the head of the military. Sure Congress declares war, but we have fought plenty of wars without bothering to declare them because Congress long ago gave up their power in that regard because it was easier. The War Powers Resolution says the president can use the military in combat for up to 90 days without congressional approval. The Obama administration even tried to claim if they didn't use ground troops, we could keep bombing Libya past 90 days.

Oh and change that history while in the minority. That should be a breeze.

betsuni

(29,163 posts)
36. Obviously Democrats know the future and everything bad that will happen BUT REFUSE TO STOP IT.
Mon Jan 5, 2026, 01:14 AM
Jan 2026

Why constantly berating them about what they SHOULD'VE done to not ALLOW it is, like, totally constructive criticism. THEY KNOW.

sheshe2

(97,969 posts)
41. Yup...
Mon Jan 5, 2026, 02:10 AM
Jan 2026

It's tiresome. They don't refuse to stop him; we don't have the votes to stop him and THAT is all on the MAGA clan.

fujiyamasan

(1,903 posts)
40. Remember Schumer doesn't control the Senate's agenda
Mon Jan 5, 2026, 01:27 AM
Jan 2026

The republican congress should be asserting their constitutional duty on these matters but basically checked out decades ago.

And I’m no Schumer fan and believe he needs to step away from his leadership position, but this really isn’t on him.

MorbidButterflyTat

(4,638 posts)
13. So sick of the lame attacks on Dems
Sun Jan 4, 2026, 10:13 PM
Jan 2026

Do you think it's funny? It isn't.

At least come up with new material.

MorbidButterflyTat

(4,638 posts)
34. I'm well aware of the Schumer/Dem bashing on this site
Mon Jan 5, 2026, 12:18 AM
Jan 2026

I thought we were all Democrats supporting Democrats, not constantly taking cheap shots at our reps, and each other.

MichMan

(17,267 posts)
42. Unless it is Fetterman apparently
Mon Jan 5, 2026, 02:33 AM
Jan 2026

Bashing him seems to be encouraged. Just like it was for Manchin.

flvegan

(66,388 posts)
15. And if the Senate fails to "formally authorize" them, then what? Scathing letter?
Sun Jan 4, 2026, 10:15 PM
Jan 2026

Speaking with a more distinction on MSNBCNOW? Blathering on endlessly on CNN on the rule of law, eventually capitulating that the action against Maduro was just and the Senate is just being pissy?

At least it's good for everyone's ratings. Rachel's will be through the roof on Monday. She's still on Mondays, right?

Whatever.

MichMan

(17,267 posts)
44. Schumer's comments in 2020 might be problematic
Mon Jan 5, 2026, 11:51 AM
Jan 2026

Castigating Trump for allowing Maduro to remain in power.

RoseTrellis

(184 posts)
46. Agreed
Mon Jan 5, 2026, 12:07 PM
Jan 2026

Democrats have to tread a narrow path here. It’s important to clarify that our calls for Maduro’s removal was of course through LEGAL means, and not US regime change!

electric_blue68

(27,024 posts)
51. Regarding how Schumer comnents....
Mon Jan 5, 2026, 07:25 PM
Jan 2026
Quite some time back I looked for, and failed to find the incident where Schumer made some really strong comment on something (may have been in later 2024), and so many people got upset about what he said!

Now, since I can't remember the subject matter (der) - I can't comment on whether I thought it was good, or not; but the point being he was much stronger than usual, and got (rightly, or wrongly) blasted for it.

RandiFan1290

(6,711 posts)
52. I assume Schumer will support this.
Mon Jan 5, 2026, 07:57 PM
Jan 2026

He also voted for the Iraq invasion in 2002.

I think it will easily pass.

Jack Valentino

(5,156 posts)
54. I thought that I already heard him announce that the Senate GOP had ALREADY blocked
Mon Jan 5, 2026, 11:08 PM
Jan 2026

any such Democratic-initiated bills in the Senate???

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