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Tim Kaine: “I'm a co-sponsor of a bill that says no use of appropriated…”

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Sen. Tim Kaine demands answers on Venezuela operation: "I believe it's an illegal action"

Published | Video Starts at 02:36

Second, we're in a discussion about the Defense appropriations bill right now that needs to be resolved before January 30th. And I'm a co-sponsor of a bill that says no use of appropriated funds for US Military actions against or within Venezuela. And we'll seek a vote on that. So you'll likely see both power of the purse, but also just a straight out War Powers resolution to say no military action without a vote of Congress, which is what the Constitution requires. (02:36–02:47)

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