A joint resolution by the Senate and House of Representatives to withdraw troops deployed to Venezuela by the Trump administration without congressional approval was defeated in the House on the 22nd (local time) by a tie vote of 215 to 215.

Currently, the House of Representatives (total 435 seats, 4 vacant) has 218 Republican seats and 213 Democratic seats, making the Republican Party the majority party.

However, Representatives Don Bacon (Nebraska) and Thomas Massie (Kentucky) from the Republican Party defected and cast dissenting votes, while Representative Tom McClintock (California) did not vote, Reuters reported.

The White House responded, "It is regrettable that these members are attempting to usurp the authority of the Commander-in-Chief."

Previously, the Senate also put the same resolution to a vote on the 14th, but as it resulted in a 50-50 tie, Vice President JD Vance cast the dissenting vote, leading to its defeat.

Left-leaning media are interpreting this voting outcome as raising concerns about President Trump's foreign policy, while right-leaning media are evaluating it as a victory for Trump's political acumen.

The President of the United States has comprehensive authority to command military operations in emergencies, but is restricted to ending operations within two months without congressional approval. In special cases, an additional 30-day period is allowed for explanation and consent from Congress.

While the military operation itself in Venezuela is not the issue, this situation, where efforts to prevent a prolonged war clash with the desire to protect the President's inherent authority, also serves as evidence that the democratic order of the United States is functioning normally.

United States NNP=Chief Reporter Sung Ku Hong / Special Correspondent for this newspaper NNP info@newsandpost.com