The Senate rejected an effort to advance legislation that would bar U.S. military action against Cuba without Congress' green light.
Why it matters: It's lawmakers' latest failed attempt to rein in Trump's use of military force overseas, underscoring the support he maintains from Republicans who control Capitol Hill.
- The vote was 51-47 on Tuesday in favor of blocking the resolution from moving forward.
- Republicans Susan Collins of Maine and Rand Paul of Kentucky voted in favor of advancing the measure. Pennsylvania's John Fetterman was the only Democrat in opposition.
The big picture: Trump has escalated pressure on Cuba this year with a de facto maritime blockade while openly floating the possibility of military action.
- The U.S. has used Coast Guard and naval assets to intercept or deter fuel shipments bound for Cuba, sharply restricting supplies.
- Trump has repeatedly suggested the U.S. could "take" Cuba or pursue regime change there.
Zoom in: The Senate has repeatedly voted down similar efforts to curb military action in Iran.
- House Democrats plan to force an Iran war powers vote this week.
- Previous attempts to pass that measure in the chamber have also failed.
