The House has barely rejected a Democratic-backed resolution that would have prevented President Donald Trump from sending U.S. military forces to Venezuela.

The failed vote comes a week after the White House peeled off GOP support for a similar measure in the Senate.

The House on Thursday narrowly voted down a Democratic-led war powers resolution designed to block President Trump from using military force in Venezuela without explicit approval from Congress. Republicans successfully blocked the measure in a 215-215 tie vote.

By Patricia Zengerle WASHINGTON, Jan 22 (Reuters) - U.S. House of Representatives Republicans narrowly defeated a resolution on Thursday that would have barred President Donald Trump from further military action in Venezuela without the authorization of Congress,

Two Republicans switched their votes after pressure from the White House.

A heckler barged into Secretary of State Marco Rubio's Senate hearing about the Trump administration's actions in Venezuela Wednesday.

Sen. Rand Paul said the U.S. is in an "ongoing war" with Venezuela in an effort to acquire its oil following the recent operation to attack the country.

Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., talks with reporters outside the Senate chamber during a vote at the Capitol, Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Rod Lamkey, Jr.) WASHINGTON — Senate Republicans voted to dismiss a war powers resolution Wednesday ...

Senators grilled Secretary Marco Rubio after explosive claims that U.S. oil companies may have had advance knowledge of operations tied to Venezuela and Nicolás Maduro’s reported arrest. A viral VideoEl captured the tense exchange,