… Powers resolution failed because of the two Republican switches, it was a very valuable thing to do. Remember that within hours of our first vote, where we had five Republicans, President Trump announced that he had called off a second invasion of Venezuela within hours [of our first vote]. And then he did make commitments to Senators Hawley and Young that, ok, there will be no ground troops unless we come to Congress and ask for a formal authorization. (02:33–02:44)
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Asserts that President Trump called off a second invasion of Venezuela shortly after a Senate vote.
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