Senate moves forward on resolution to curb Trump’s military action in Venezuela

The Senate narrowly advanced a bipartisan resolution 52-47 that would block President Donald Trump from further military action against Venezuela without Congress’s approval.

The largely symbolic measure comes after a US operation in Venezuela killed several and captured the country’s president, Nicolas Maduro, last week.

The measure still needs a final Senate vote and approval from the House, where it faces hurdles and a likely presidential veto.

Five Republicans joined all Democrats to pass the bill.