The Senate suddenly remembers war powers

The U.S. Senate voted to limit further military action in Venezuela, abruptly recalling that Congress has a role in authorizing war

The U.S. Senate voted to limit further military action in Venezuela, abruptly recalling that Congress has a role in authorizing war when unrestrained presidential force is no longer a politically safe default for members seeking re-election.

For years, GOP senators treated expansive executive war powers as a treat, something to applaud so long as the ord…