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Senate Republicans block measure to stop Trump from attacking Cuba
Senate Republicans rejected a Democratic resolution that would have required President Trump to end the U.S. energy blockade on Cuba without congressional approval. The vote, which took place on April 28, 2026, resulted in a 51-47 tally. The resolution aimed to prevent Trump from launching military operations against Cuba without authorization from Congress, highlighting ongoing Republican support for Trump's unilateral actions in foreign policy, as noted by both PBS NewsHour and The Hill.
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Senate Republicans block measure to stop Trump from attacking Cuba
Senate Republicans voted Tuesday to defeat a resolution sponsored by Senate Democrats to stop President Trump from launching military operations against Cuba without authorization from Congress. The resolution sponsored by Sens. Ruben Gallego (D-Ariz.), Tim Kaine (D-Va.) and Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) would block Trump.
Senate Republicans reject attempt to end Trump's blockade of Cuba
Stephen Groves, Associated Press Stephen Groves, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Republicans rejected legislation from Democrats on Tuesday that would have required President Donald Trump to end the U.S. energy blockade on Cuba unless he receives approval from Congress. The vote on the war powers resolution.
Senate rejects attempt to end Trump's blockade of Cuba
WASHINGTON — Senate Republicans rejected legislation from Democrats on Tuesday that would have required President Donald Trump to end the U.S. energy blockade on Cuba unless he receives approval from Congress. The vote on the war powers resolution showed how Republicans continue to stand behind Trump as he acts.