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VICTORY: War Powers Resolution Goes Down in FLAMES As Vance Blocks Senate Debate and GOPers Unite Behind Trump

Gary FranchiJanuary 15, 2026142 views
VICTORY: War Powers Resolution Goes Down in FLAMES As Vance Blocks Senate Debate and GOPers Unite Behind Trump
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In a stunning display of Republican unity behind President Trump's America First agenda, the Senate dealt a crushing blow to Democrat war hawks Wednesday, defeating a misguided war powers resolution by a razor-thin 51-50 margin with Vice President JD Vance casting the decisive tie-breaking vote.

The resolution, spearheaded by swamp creature Sen. Tim Kaine (D-VA) and co-sponsored by the unlikely duo of Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) and failed presidential candidate Adam Schiff (D-CA), went down in flames after two Republican senators who had previously voted to advance the measure came to their senses and flipped to support Trump.

This marks a clear victory for the Trump-Vance administration's commitment to strong executive leadership in foreign policy matters. While the establishment media will undoubtedly spin this as "controversial," patriotic Americans understand that our Commander-in-Chief needs the flexibility to protect our nation's interests without being hamstrung by congressional micromanagement.

Deep State Swamp Creatures Dealt Major Blow

The defeat represents a significant setback for the military-industrial complex and their congressional allies who profit from endless foreign entanglements. These are the same swamp creatures who kept us bogged down in Afghanistan for 20 years and are always eager to send other people's children to fight in far-off lands.

Vice President Vance's decisive action shows this administration won't bow to pressure from the establishment's war machine. Unlike the previous administration that stumbled from one foreign policy disaster to another, Trump 2.0 is delivering on peace through strength.

"This vote shows Republicans are finally learning to put America First instead of the globalist agenda," one conservative analyst noted.

The fact that two GOP senators reversed course demonstrates the growing influence of Trump's America First movement within the party. RINOs and establishment Republicans are finally getting the message: the American people elected Trump to drain the swamp, not empower it.

This victory comes as President Trump continues his aggressive agenda to restore American sovereignty and end the Deep State's stranglehold on our foreign policy. Patriots across the nation can celebrate knowing their voices are finally being heard in Washington.

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Gary Franchi

Award-winning journalist covering breaking news, politics & culture for Next News Network.

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VeteranDadVerifiedjust now
As someone who served 20 years in the military, I can tell you that having politicians second-guessing every military decision is dangerous. We need clear command authority, not endless debate while our enemies act.
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SupportOurTroopsVerifiedjust now
Thank you for your service! You're absolutely right - indecision costs lives.
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PatriotMike2024Verifiedjust now
Finally! Vance showing real leadership and keeping the GOP united. This is exactly why we need strong voices in the Senate who understand that Congress shouldn't be micromanaging military operations.
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ConservativeVoterVerifiedjust now
Absolutely right. The founders gave war powers to the executive for a reason - you can't run military operations by committee.
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AmericaFirst2025Verifiedjust now
YES! This is what winning looks like!
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RedStateRealistVerifiedjust now
Great to see the party staying unified behind Trump's agenda. My question is - will this set a precedent for blocking similar resolutions in the future?