Measure to Curb U.S. President's Caribbean Boat Strikes Fails in Senate
- sciart0
- Oct 9
- 1 min read
Quick Summary
The Senate further enables President's "power grab" by rejecting a measure requiring its approval for military action in the Caribbean, with a 48-51 vote.
The White House justifies strikes on suspected drug-trafficking vessels as part of a campaign against foreign terrorist organizations.
Lawmakers have criticized the administration’s campaign, citing a lack of transparency and legal justification for the strikes.