The Missouri conservative sided with the Dems in limiting the war powers of the Prez and garnered rebuke from the White House.
Here's his explanation and a glimpse at the fallout . . .
Hawley was one of five Republicans who voted Thursday for Virginia Sen. Tim Kaine’s war powers resolution that bars Trump from conducting “hostilities within or against Venezuela, unless explicitly authorized by a declaration of war or specific authorization for use of military force.” That measure advanced through the Senate 52-47.
In a statement, Hawley said, “My read of the Constitution is that if the President feels the need to put boots on the ground there in the future, Congress would need to vote on it.
“That’s why I voted yes on this morning’s Senate resolution,” Hawley said.
Read more via www.TonysKansasCity.com links . . .
Missouri Sen. Josh Hawley draws Trump's wrath on Venezuela war powers resolution
The senator joined four other Republicans in voting to halt Trump's ability to take military action in Venezuela without congressional approval.
Trump says 5 GOP senators who voted to limit Venezuela war powers "should never be elected to office again"
Republican Sens. Todd Young, Lisa Murkowski, Susan Collins, Rand Paul and Josh Hawley voted with all Democrats to advance the measure.
Josh Hawley Tries to Make Amends After Trump Calls For His Defeat: 'I Love the President'
"Susan Collins, Lisa Murkowski, Rand Paul, Josh Hawley, and Todd Young should never be elected to office again," Trump raged on Thursday
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