Dem plot to limit Trump war powers on Cuba fails as GOP falls in line with military action abroad

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Republicans stifled Senate Democrats’ attempt to prevent President Donald Trump from bringing military action close to home before any action has actually been taken by the administration. Democrats failed to advance a forward-looking war powers resolution that would handcuff Trump’s ability to use military force against Cuba, which lies roughly 90 miles from the coast of Florida. The move was spurred by his recent comments that once the U.S. was finished in Iran, it would make moves on the island nation. REPUBLICANS SCRAMBLE TO FUND SECRET SERVICE AFTER TRUMP ASSASSINATION ATTEMPT AMID RECORD-BREAKING SHUTDOWN "All my life I've been hearing about the United States and Cuba — when will the United States do it? I do believe I'll be the honor, having the honor of taking Cuba," Trump said in March. The resolution, introduced by Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., would require the removal of forces from within or around Cuba and considers the "use of the United States Coast Guard and other components of the Armed Forces to conduct a blockade or quarantine of Cuba" a hostile act that would require Congress’ approval. Still, Trump has not taken action on Cuba while the U.S. is engaged in the war in Iran. SENATE GOP BLOCKS FIFTH DEM BID TO END TRUMP’S IRAN WAR AS DIVISIONS GROW Kaine’s war powers resolution marked a momentary departure from Democrats’ quest to rein in Trump’s authority in the Middle East. Republicans have so far batted down five attempts to cease hostilities in the region. When asked by Fox News Digital if he was surprised that most Republicans had stayed in line, save for Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., Kaine said, "You gotta ask Republicans about their position." "There are many saying that the 60-day time frame is relevant to them," Kaine said. "We’ll see that because we’ll have an Iran war vote close to the 60-day [deadline] by the end of this week." ‘ILLEGALS FIRST’: SENATE REPUBLICANS BLAST SCHUMER’S GAMBIT TO FORCE VOTE ON PROTECTING HAITIAN MIGRANTS Support for that c…