US Senate blocks resolution to prevent Trump military action against Cuba

14 articles · Updated · Reuters · Apr 28

The Senate voted 51-47, mostly along party lines, to block the Democratic-led war powers resolution on April 28, 2026.
Republicans argued the vote was premature since no US troops have been deployed, while Democrats cited ongoing efforts to stop fuel shipments as military action.
This marks another failed Democratic attempt to limit Trump’s unilateral actions, following similar votes on Venezuela and Iran, as Republicans maintain slim majorities in both chambers.

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