Washington (TDI): US Senate Democrats are once again trying to put limits on President Donald Trump’s ability to launch military action, this time over Cuba, as tensions continue to rise.
Lawmakers are preparing for a vote, expected in the coming days, on a proposal that would block any US attack on Cuba without prior approval from Congress. The move comes after Trump hinted that Cuba could be his next target following recent military actions elsewhere, Reuters reported.
The effort is being led by Senators Tim Kaine, Adam Schiff, and Ruben Gallego, who introduced a War Powers Resolution aimed at reasserting Congress’s authority over decisions of war. Under Senate procedures, the proposal must be brought to a vote, likely before the end of April.
Democrats argue that the president’s recent statements signal a growing risk of another military escalation. Schiff, in particular, warned that Trump’s rhetoric toward Cuba suggests the administration may already be considering its next move.
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Their concerns are rooted in a pattern as under Trump, US forces have carried out operations in places like Venezuela and Iran without formal approval from Congress.
These actions have repeatedly triggered clashes between the White House and Democratic lawmakers, who insist that the Constitution clearly gives Congress, not the president, the power to declare war.
Despite multiple attempts, Democrats have struggled to pass similar measures. Republicans, who control both chambers of Congress, have largely stood by Trump and blocked previous resolutions.
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The White House, meanwhile, maintains that the president is acting within his authority as commander-in-chief, especially when it comes to limited or short-term military operations. Republicans have also dismissed the Democratic push as politically motivated.
With divisions in Congress still sharp, the upcoming vote is unlikely to settle the broader debate, but it will once again highlight the ongoing struggle over who gets to decide when the US goes to war.
