Senate Blocks Democratic Cuba Measure As Trump Signals Action Soon

Senate Republicans on Tuesday rejected a Democratic-backed resolution that would have required President Donald Trump to seek congressional approval before escalating U.S. actions against Cuba. The procedural vote passed 51-47, effectively blocking the measure from advancing.

The resolution, introduced by Sen. Tim Kaine, aimed to limit the president’s authority under the War Powers Act by requiring approval from Congress before any military action against the island nation.