Senate Confronts Presidential War Powers in a Pivotal Vote After Maduro’s Ouster, Testing Constitutional Limits, Congressional Authority, and America’s Democratic Identity at a Moment of Global Uncertainty and Intensifying Executive Power

He also cautioned that such moves revive a troubled history of U.S. intervention in Latin America. In his view, bypassing Congress weakens democratic accountability and constitutional safeguards.

Supporters of the operation argue that requiring congressional approval could slow responses to fast-moving threats. They contend flexibility is essential to protect U.S. interests abroad.

Critics counter that deliberation is a feature, not a flaw, of the Constitution. As the vote nears, the outcome may shape not only policy toward Venezuela, but whether Congress reasserts its role—or continues yielding power to the executive.