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Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin

(133,668 posts)
Sun Jan 4, 2026, 08:39 PM Jan 4

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 4 OP
Will any Democrats vote yes and will any Republicans vote no? Chasstev365 Jan 4 #1
Feterman edhopper Jan 4 #4
I'd be surprised if Rand Paul votes to authorize this fujiyamasan Jan 5 #38
I meant Rand edhopper Jan 5 #43
It's a patently illegal attack. It sure would be nice to see a united front against it. Scrivener7 Jan 4 #7
Who is Sen Schultz? Dem or republican? herding cats Jan 4 #9
Oh, my mistake! She's in the House. Scrivener7 Jan 4 #11
Oh, the Rep from Florida? herding cats Jan 4 #12
Yes. She's all happy about this. Scrivener7 Jan 4 #14
Happy that one dictator has been ousted by another dictator. GoodRaisin Jan 4 #17
Waste. Of. Fucking. Time. lonely bird Jan 4 #2
Maybe if we're liberalhistorian Jan 4 #3
Did you read the OP? mcar Jan 4 #5
Schumer is a day late and a dollar short lonely bird Jan 4 #6
And how would he have done that, exactly? mcar Jan 4 #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 4 #20
😂 mcar Jan 4 #21
How does one stop something... sheshe2 Jan 4 #18
Stop injecting logic into Schumer bashing! mcar Jan 4 #22
Un F*** believable, is it not? sheshe2 Jan 4 #24
There seems to be a lack of perspective mcar Jan 4 #25
That is a polite way to put it. sheshe2 Jan 4 #26
Try this perspective lonely bird Jan 4 #27
You got all that out of me saying: sheshe2 Jan 4 #29
You're welcome lonely bird Jan 4 #30
The posse has arrived orangecrush Jan 4 #31
I am just a Democrat like you, not the posse. sheshe2 Jan 4 #33
Peace orangecrush Jan 5 #47
Thank you. ✌️ sheshe2 Jan 5 #48
Stop what money? EdmondDantes_ Jan 4 #35
Obviously Democrats know the future and everything bad that will happen BUT REFUSE TO STOP IT. betsuni Jan 5 #36
Yup... sheshe2 Jan 5 #41
Remember Schumer doesn't control the Senate's agenda fujiyamasan Jan 5 #40
So sick of the lame attacks on Dems MorbidButterflyTat Jan 4 #13
I am with you. sheshe2 Jan 4 #23
Good to know I'm not alone! MorbidButterflyTat Jan 4 #28
Lonely bird is not alone either. orangecrush Jan 4 #32
I'm well aware of the Schumer/Dem bashing on this site MorbidButterflyTat Jan 4 #34
Evidently, Democrats on a forum for supporters of the Democratic Party are the "posse." betsuni Jan 5 #39
Ooooh! That sounds so sexy! MorbidButterflyTat Jan 5 #50
Unless it is Fetterman apparently MichMan Jan 5 #42
*facedesk* sakabatou Jan 4 #10
And if the Senate fails to "formally authorize" them, then what? Scathing letter? flvegan Jan 4 #15
+1 leftstreet Jan 4 #16
Krasnov could care less what Congress votes for. GoodRaisin Jan 4 #19
Yesterdays action today.... Melon Jan 5 #37
Schumer's comments in 2020 might be problematic MichMan Jan 5 #44
Exactly Greg_In_SF Jan 5 #45
Agreed RoseTrellis Jan 5 #46
Doubtful, as Schumer's comments directly implied legal means Torchlight Jan 5 #49
The video of his exact words was posted a couple posts above MichMan Jan 5 #53
Regarding how Schumer comnents.... electric_blue68 Jan 5 #51
I assume Schumer will support this. RandiFan1290 Jan 5 #52
I thought that I already heard him announce that the Senate GOP had ALREADY blocked Jack Valentino Jan 5 #54

fujiyamasan

(1,398 posts)
38. I'd be surprised if Rand Paul votes to authorize this
Mon Jan 5, 2026, 12:25 AM
Jan 5

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.

Scrivener7

(58,756 posts)
7. It's a patently illegal attack. It sure would be nice to see a united front against it.
Sun Jan 4, 2026, 09:00 PM
Jan 4

Last edited Sun Jan 4, 2026, 09:46 PM - Edit history (1)

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

lonely bird

(2,805 posts)
2. Waste. Of. Fucking. Time.
Sun Jan 4, 2026, 08:43 PM
Jan 4

Where the hell were they before?

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

Impeach his fucking ass.

liberalhistorian

(20,902 posts)
3. Maybe if we're
Sun Jan 4, 2026, 08:45 PM
Jan 4

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

tritsofme

(19,825 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, 09:41 PM
Jan 4

What a terrible leader!11!

sheshe2

(96,446 posts)
18. How does one stop something...
Sun Jan 4, 2026, 09:35 PM
Jan 4

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

(2,805 posts)
27. Try this perspective
Sun Jan 4, 2026, 10:16 PM
Jan 4

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.

EdmondDantes_

(1,474 posts)
35. Stop what money?
Sun Jan 4, 2026, 11:52 PM
Jan 4

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

(28,856 posts)
36. Obviously Democrats know the future and everything bad that will happen BUT REFUSE TO STOP IT.
Mon Jan 5, 2026, 12:14 AM
Jan 5

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

sheshe2

(96,446 posts)
41. Yup...
Mon Jan 5, 2026, 01:10 AM
Jan 5

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

(1,398 posts)
40. Remember Schumer doesn't control the Senate's agenda
Mon Jan 5, 2026, 12:27 AM
Jan 5

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

(4,266 posts)
13. So sick of the lame attacks on Dems
Sun Jan 4, 2026, 09:13 PM
Jan 4

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

At least come up with new material.

MorbidButterflyTat

(4,266 posts)
34. I'm well aware of the Schumer/Dem bashing on this site
Sun Jan 4, 2026, 11:18 PM
Jan 4

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

MichMan

(16,810 posts)
42. Unless it is Fetterman apparently
Mon Jan 5, 2026, 01:33 AM
Jan 5

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

flvegan

(65,903 posts)
15. And if the Senate fails to "formally authorize" them, then what? Scathing letter?
Sun Jan 4, 2026, 09:15 PM
Jan 4

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

(16,810 posts)
44. Schumer's comments in 2020 might be problematic
Mon Jan 5, 2026, 10:51 AM
Jan 5

Castigating Trump for allowing Maduro to remain in power.

RoseTrellis

(126 posts)
46. Agreed
Mon Jan 5, 2026, 11:07 AM
Jan 5

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

(26,327 posts)
51. Regarding how Schumer comnents....
Mon Jan 5, 2026, 06:25 PM
Jan 5
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

(6,690 posts)
52. I assume Schumer will support this.
Mon Jan 5, 2026, 06:57 PM
Jan 5

He also voted for the Iraq invasion in 2002.

I think it will easily pass.

Jack Valentino

(4,585 posts)
54. I thought that I already heard him announce that the Senate GOP had ALREADY blocked
Mon Jan 5, 2026, 10:08 PM
Jan 5

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

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