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Senate kills effort to stop Trump war against Cuba
By 51-47 vote, Senate blocks debate due to 'U.S. troops not being engaged in hostilities,' despite ongoing blockade.
April 28, 2026
By 51-47 vote, Senate blocks debate due to 'U.S. troops not being engaged in hostilities,' despite ongoing blockade.
A vote for an Authorization for Military Force would put lawmakers on record backing a conflict they’ve largely supported indirectly
With eyes on Middle East, military continues campaign of deadly strikes at sea.
Citing the lack of strategy, explanation, the human cost, and absence of congressional approval, Trump’s critics are digging in against operations in Iran
While US bombs Iran, Republican congressional leaders are forfeiting their Constitutional role in major military operations
The final tallies were close, but few Republicans broke ranks to support Congress's authority to approve military force
